Academics/ Requirements
Students in the Harvard Biophysics Program embark on a rigorous program of coursework and laboratory research leading to the receipt of the PhD Degree.
Training in the Harvard Biophysics Program includes the following milestones:
The Preliminary Qualifying Examination (PQE)
Research Rotations leading to choosing a Research Advisor
Formation of, and meetings with, the Dissertation Advisory Committee (DAC)
Completion and assessment of an annual Individual Development Plan (IDP)
The writing and defense of the student's original research project contained in the PhD Dissertation