Departments participating in the IBiS Doctoral Program include:

The Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Cell Biology (BMBCB) provides state-of-the-art research space and facilities for basic research, and fosters cooperative interactions among the faculty for endeavors such as the submission of instrumentation, facilities and training grants; team teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels; and recruitment of graduate and undergraduate students and new faculty.

The biomedical engineering community at Northwestern University is centered in the Biomedical Engineering Department but includes faculty appointed in 12 departments (at last count) within the Schools of Engineering, Medicine, Arts and Sciences, and Speech. The breadth of our faculty members' research interests affords students a wide variety of research opportunities.

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering is nationally recognized for its leadership in modern engineering research and education. Our goal is to provide students with tools, experience, and adaptability to prosper not just as new graduates but throughout their careers.

The Department of Chemistry offers Ph.D. programs in the fields of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry as well as biochemistry and chemical physics. Much of our current research cuts across boundaries to include fields such as archaeological, bioorganic, bioinorganic, biophysical, catalytic, medicinal, and solid-state chemistry.

NBP offers a one year master's degree program for those students interested in pursuing a career in Neuroscience or Physiology.

The Research Institute serves as the research arm of the Evanston Northwestern Healthcare system. Priority areas of study include cancer, neuroscience, peri-neonatal, and cardiovascular/cardiology.