Applying to the Harvard Biophysics Program
The Biophysics Program welcomes applications from students who desire to direct their strong quantitative skills toward biological problems in a profoundly deep way. Students from groups historically underrepresented in graduate education are strongly encouraged to apply, and we look forward to answering any questions applicants may have about the Biophysics Program application process, or what students can anticipate as they journey through their graduate training.
The Harvard Biophysics Program does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry or any other protected classification.
This year's deadline for applications for Fall 2027 entry is December 1st, 2026.
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Come join us for the HILS (Harvard Integrated Life Sciences) Virtual Open Houses
We hope you will join us at HILS Open Houses (TBD), scheduled during the Fall semester, for prospective applicants to learn more about life science PhD Programs at Harvard, to hear from faculty and admissions committee members regarding aspects of the student application that help admissions committees get a holistic picture of student experiences and qualifications, and to be able to speak directly to specific PhD program representatives during the breakout Q&A sessions:
Basic Agenda:
Faculty Admissions Panel (Zoom webinar)
Followed by Breakout Sessions with HILS Programs
At the end of the Admissions Panels, participants will receive Zoom links for the individual breakout sessions for all 13 of the HILS PhD programs.
We hope you will join us to:
-Learn about life sciences PhD programs at Harvard
-Connect with program faculty, staff, and students
-Learn about how to put together a strong application
Please note that the virtual open houses will not be recorded. For any questions, please email hils@fas.harvard.edu.
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We will also be holding a virtual BIOPHYSICS-SPECIFIC OPEN HOUSE/ Q&A SESSION this coming Fall.
As a highly interdisciplinary program, we welcome applicants from a wide range of scientific backgrounds, including fields such as physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering. The registration page will also include a link for students to submit anonymous questions in advance of the Open House, and a Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to all registrants prior to the date.
Representatives from the Harvard Biophysics Graduate Program will answer questions on aspects of the application process, biophysical research at Harvard, and the graduate student experience.