PhD in Cell Biology and Anatomy Degree
Make Your Mark on Academia and Medical Sciences with Liberty’s Anatomy and Cell Biology PhD Program
Are you searching for an advanced doctoral cell biology and anatomy training program? Maybe you’re currently a medical researcher who wants to take the next step in your career, or perhaps you want to teach college courses someday. If so, Liberty’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cell Biology and Anatomy may be for you!
Lend your expertise to a field striving to solve major world problems. Earn a degree that can help provide advanced training in preventing and treating diseases that affect people globally. From cancer to diabetes, your research and lab experience could help make a difference in the lives of countless patients. Liberty’s PhD in Cell Biology and Anatomy can help equip you with research-focused courses to help pave your way in a field that never stops growing and changing.
If you want to become a university professor, our doctoral cell biology and anatomy degree is a great option. Develop the teaching skills required to lead the next generation of anatomy and biology students and open their eyes to how they can make a difference in medicine, academics, nursing, and physical therapy.
Whether you are looking for a degree that helps to prepare you for biomedical research, teaching, or cellular biology, this doctoral degree is designed with your academic and career success in mind. Hone your skills under the personal care of professors with years of anatomical sciences research experience and degrees to match in our Center for Natural Sciences. Partner with us and enhance your teaching, research, and medical understanding so you can help make a difference in the lives of patients, students, and medical research companies worldwide.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology Program
Hands-On Science Labs
Teaching spaces in our Center for Natural Sciences include a cadaver lab, 20 major-specific teaching labs, and 6 research labs.
Professional Research Tools
Professional-level research equipment includes a gene sequencer, tissue culture facility, fluorescent microscope, LICOR imager, and more.
Explore Real-World Research
Immerse yourself in engaging research projects where you could study algae biofuels, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, DNA analysis, crayfish parasites, and more.
Experienced Faculty
Our faculty are experienced in academia, industry, and government, holding doctoral degrees from leading institutions nationwide.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with an Anatomy and Cell Biology Doctorate Degree?
Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Anatomy can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Anatomy professor
- Biomedical research scientist
- Cadaver dissection instructor for college, graduate, or medical school
- Cellular biologist
- Molecular biologist
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Anatomy and Cell Biology Doctorate Degree?
As a teaching-intensive program, Liberty’s PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology incorporates hundreds of hours of teaching experience in human anatomy. Your seminar and teaching practicum courses can help prepare you to teach anatomy students of all levels about several branches of biology and anatomy, including the human body and nervous system.
Throughout our anatomy and cell biology graduate program, you’ll take courses that can help you prepare for your final dissertation so you can walk away with research results ready to publish. These research-focused courses include a rotation, a dissertation research class, and a dissertation defense course. You can work with faculty throughout the program to help you through this critical graduate school process.
The teaching and research courses make up about 50% of the anatomy and cell biology doctorate degree. The rest of your degree will focus on major areas in the field, including biochemistry, pathology, virology, immunology, genetics, and neurology.
Featured Anatomy and Cell Biology Doctoral Degree Courses
BCHM 551 – Biochemistry
BIOM 503 – Human Genetics
BIOM 615 – Advanced Cell Biology
BIOM 630 – Principles of Pathology
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Up to 39 credit hours of the degree can be transferred to Liberty
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s PhD in Cell Biology and Anatomy Degree Program?
Pursue a Degree That Prioritizes Your Success
You deserve a university that matches your dedication and drive. At Liberty, we invest in your future by offering cutting-edge equipment, knowledgeable faculty, and access to valuable industry resources. Our goal is to deliver a first-class student experience that can help set you apart in your field. When you complete your doctoral degree in anatomy and cell biology, you can walk away with confidence in both your knowledge and your professional skills.
Experience Hands-On Learning with Advanced Technology
Your education takes place in Liberty’s Center for Natural Sciences, a building fully devoted to the sciences. As a doctoral student, you’ll have access to a cadaver lab, 20 teaching labs tailored to your field, and 6 dedicated research labs. You’ll also use advanced equipment like a gene sequencer, tissue culture facility, fluorescent microscope, LICOR imager, and more, giving you the opportunity to work with the tools used in real-world research settings.
Professors Who Teach and Mentor
At Liberty, your professors do more than conduct research; they teach, mentor, and engage with you every step of the way. As a teaching university, we ensure that graduate students benefit from regular interaction with faculty in both classroom and lab environments. You’ll learn from seasoned professionals who are passionate about your growth and ready to guide you through complex scientific concepts and research techniques.
Study Specialized Topics in a Distinctive Program
Our doctoral degree in anatomy and cell biology isn’t just another PhD in the biological sciences, it’s a focused, rigorous program designed to deepen your expertise in key areas. You’ll explore advanced research topics ranging from algae biofuels and Alzheimer’s disease to cancer and DNA analysis. With this specialized education, you can position yourself as a knowledgeable scholar ready to make meaningful contributions to science and academia.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Student in Our Doctoral Anatomy and Cell Biology?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a BS or MS in a biomedical sciences-related field (such as biology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, biopsychology, etc.) from an accredited university with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- Research experience is preferred
- 3 faculty/professional recommendation letters submitted via email to admissionsdocs@liberty.edu (must include physical signature of recommender)
- Statement of Purpose: describes personal background, motivation for pursuing this degree, career goals, and Christian commitment and views on origins (1000 – 1500 words)
- Students must submit one of the following:
- Minimum MCAT score: 60th percentile
- Minimum GRE score: 300 (combined verbal and quantitative)
- Conferred Master of Science GPA of 3.0 or higher
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