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Marine Biological Lab - Semester in Biological Discovery (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language(s) of Instruction: English Min GPA: 2.8
Housing Options: Dormitory Academic Area: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies
Program Description:
Marine Biological Laboratory's (MBL) Semester in Biological Discovery is a 13 week program that provides an intensive, immersive research experience in discovery-driven biological sciences modeled on MBL's world-renowned Advanced Research Training Courses.

Immerse yourself in a semester-long experience at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and you’ll be following in the footsteps of world-renowned biologists. The scientists who come here—including 60 Nobel Laureates— have been responsible for some of the most critical breakthroughs in our understanding of fundamental biology for the past 130 years. Why do they come to the MBL? For the same reason you will: The MBL is at the center of a community dedicated to biological discovery. Here you can collaborate, learn from, and conduct research alongside top experts. 

Course subjects:

• Developmental Biology
• Stem Cells and Regeneration
• Advanced Microscopy and Image Analysis
• Neurophysiology
• Parasitology
• Biodiversity

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.