Ph.D. (Comparative Biology)

The first Ph.D. degree-granting program for any museum in the western hemisphere.

Unique combination of courses and electives
Field work opportunities with AMNH scientists in locations around the world
Special opportunities for teaching experience, ranging from university level to the Museum’s exhibition and K-12 education programs
Learn conceptual basis, language, tools, and methods; intensive individual investigations
Depth in comparative biology, plus onsite collections, lab and computational resources

2:1 faculty/student ratio
Accelerated 4-year program, with an innovative curriculum
Exceptional resources — full tuition, stipend, research budget, and health insurance
Deep commitment to student advising & mentoring