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Bio-Grad Programs

It's that time of year when students begin to think about their plans after high school, college, etc. Biology provides the opportunity to study a plethora of ideas and concepts. I've listed a few of the top U.S. biology graduate programs (in alphabetical order.) Obviously, publications rate the programs differently, but I've seen the following programs turn up consistently in the rankings. For those of you who are contemplating grad school soon or in the future, it is always best to compare and contrast the different programs. Good luck!

Baylor College of Medicine

California Institute of Technology

Columbia University

Cornell University

Duke University

Harvard University

Johns Hopkins University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Princeton University

Stanford University

University of California at Berkeley

University of California at Los Angeles

University of California at San Diego

University of California at San Francisco

University of Chicago

University of Colorado at Boulder

University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of Pennsylvania

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin at Madison

Washington University in St. Louis

Yale University

Remember that graduate programs are unique! Choose the best school for your interests and aspirations. Have any questions? Stop by the Biology Forum and share your thoughts, opinions, and feelings.

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