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PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS)

For contact information, please visit the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS)  website .

Boston University’s Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) is an “umbrella” program with 9 participating departments/programs, all housed within Graduate Medical Sciences at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.  PiBS provides rigorous training toward a PhD degree, focusing on coursework and research, as well as professional development for career advancement. In addition to required and elective coursework, first-year students explore research opportunities by participating in three laboratory rotations to help determine the direction of their PhD research.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for the doctoral programs in Graduate Medical Sciences at the  Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine are designed to train scholars to be leaders in their respective fields of biomedical research. Trainees become fluent in their areas of specialization, as well as develop competencies that provide the foundation for lifelong learning and practice in their chosen field. Trainees will demonstrate and apply the professional and scientific skills necessary to benefit society. They will:

• Generate an original body of work in the biomedical sciences that reflects critical thinking and independent thought.
• Demonstrate competencies in advanced research skills and critical thinking.
• Develop the ability to communicate with specialists and nonexperts through writing and oral communication within their chosen field of expertise.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and continued learning in their chosen field.

Participating programs/departments include:

• Biochemistry & Cell Biology
• Genetics & Genomics
• Molecular & Translational Medicine
• Nutrition & Metabolism
• Orofacial & Skeletal Biology
• Pathology & Laboratory Medicine  (including Immunology Training Program )
• Pharmacology, Physiology & Biophysics
• Virology, Immunology & Microbiology (including Immunology Training Program )

PiBS faculty’s broad research interests include:

• Bioinformatics
• Cancer biology, cancer immunology, and tumor microenvironment
• Cardiovascular and pulmonary disease
• Cell dynamics and architecture
• Cell signaling and gene regulation
• Computational biology
• Development and regenerative biology and stem cells
• Genetics and gene regulation
• Hematologic disorders
• Host-pathogen interactions and infectious disease
• Inflammation and inflammatory diseases
• Lymphatic system physiology and disease
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Nutrition, obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic diseases
• Oral, craniofacial, and skeletal biology
• Pathology and laboratory medicine
• Physiology and pathophysiology
• Proteomics and glycomics
• Structural biology and molecular biophysics
• Vaccine development

Please visit the PiBS website for links to the participating programs’ websites and additional information regarding individual faculty research interests.

In the first year, PhD students take the Foundations in Biomedical Sciences (FBS)  core curriculum, professional skills development courses, as well as elective courses focused on area-specific interests. In addition, students experience three laboratory rotations and attend research seminars. Students work closely with a faculty advisor to develop a plan tailored to serve specific research and professional goals. After selection of a laboratory, students join the program/department with which the mentor is affiliated and continue advanced studies toward candidacy. Once a student chooses a dissertation laboratory and a department/program of study, additional coursework is dictated by the requirements of that department/program. All departments/programs require that the student submit, present, and defend a dissertation based on original laboratory research performed under the direction of a member of the PiBS faculty.

PiBS First-Year Curriculum

Core/required courses (18–20 credits total).

• GMS FC 708 Professional Development Skills (2 cr)
• GMS FC 711 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Protein Structure, Catalysis and Interaction (3 cr)
• GMS FC 712 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Structure and Function of the Genome (3 cr)
• GMS FC 713 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Architecture and Dynamics of the Cell (3 cr)
• GMS FC 714 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Mechanisms of Cell Communication (3 cr)
• GMS FC 764 Professional Skills (2 cr)
• Statistics class (2–4 cr)

Possible Elective Courses (4–8 Credits Total)

• GMS BI 777 Techniques in Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology (2 cr)
• GMS BY 762 Foundations of Biophysics and Structural Biology I (2 cr)
• GMS BY 763 Foundations of Biophysics and Structural Biology II (2 cr)
• GMS BY 776 Macromolecular Assemblies I (2 cr)
• GMS BY 777 Macromolecular Assemblies II (2 cr)
• GMS FC 706 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Molecular Metabolism (2 cr)
• GMS FC 709 Research Design and Statistical Methods for Biomedical Sciences (3 cr)
• GMS FC 715 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Translational Genetics and Genomics (3 cr)
• GMS FC 717 Foundations in Biomedical Sciences: Physiology of Specialized Cells (3 cr)
• GMS FC 762 Critical Thinking in Biomedical Research (2 cr)
• GMS GE 701 Principles of Genetics and Genomics (4 cr)
• GMS MI 701 Concepts in Virology (2 cr)
• GMS MI 713 Comprehensive Immunology (4 cr)
• GMS MI 715 Immunological Basis of Disease (2 cr)
• GMS MM 703 Cancer Biology and Genetics (2 cr)
• GMS MM 710 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine (2 cr)
• GMS MM 725 Biology of the Lung and Pulmonary Disease (2 cr)
• GMS NU 755 Molecular, Biochemical, and Physiological Basis of Nutrition I: Energy Balance and Micronutrients (4 cr)
• GMS NU 756 Molecular, Biochemical, and Physiological Basis of Nutrition II: Macronutrients (4 cr)
• GMS NU 757 Molecular, Biochemical, and Physiologic Bases of Nutrition: Regulation of Energy Balance (2 cr)
• GMS OB 763 Basic Processes in Oral Biology I (2 cr)
• GMS OB 764 Basic Processes in Oral Biology II (2 cr)
• GMS PA 700 Basic and Experimental Pathology (4 cr)
• GMS PA 710 Principles of Basic and Applied Pathology (2 cr)
• GMS PA 801 S Special Topics in Pathology
• GMS PA 910 Human Biospecimens in Research (2 cr)
• GMS PA 932 Histopathology (4 cr)

Lab Rotations, 4 credits total

Each student completes three laboratory rotations in the first year of the program.

Professional Development Opportunities

In addition to the biomedical and professional skills coursework in the first year, we offer our graduate students a host of professional development opportunities ( BU’s BEST  and PhD Professional Development Opportunities ). These include workshops, panel discussions, site visits, and internships to enable students to consider and prepare for careers in a variety of sectors, including research and nonresearch careers in academia, industry, government, communications, law/compliance, or wherever they may choose to work.

Financial Support

PhD students in good standing are provided with a financial package that covers the cost of tuition, health insurance, and fees, as well as a living stipend.

Admission Requirements

PiBS applicants should have a strong undergraduate academic record as well as research experience. Students matriculate during the fall semester. Please visit the  PiBS website for more information regarding the application and selection processes.

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Discover the Ph.D. Program at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

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At Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, you’ll discover a unique research training environment of academic inquiry and scientific discovery, combined with exceptional intellectual and technological resources designed to help you achieve your highest scientific career goals.

Through the Ph.D. program, you’ll acquire a broad expertise in biomedical science with the opportunity to go deeper into your primary area of research interest.

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a top school for biological sciences as ranked by U.S. News & World Report

Guaranteed 5-year internal fellowship

includes full tuition, stipend, and benefits

Whether you’re preparing for graduate school or applying now, the Mayo Clinic experience for biomedical science Ph.D. students is different.

Program highlights:

• Research training by leading investigators in fields ranging from molecules to populations, all in the context of exceptional health care.
• Embedded within a top academic medical center, you’ll have access to clinical data from more than 6 million patient histories.
• A Career Development Internship program where senior students experience networking opportunities in career settings different from those of their research mentors.
• A national destination for research training of students from backgrounds underrepresented in science. Mayo’s NIH-funded IMSD is more than two decades old, and Mayo invented the NIH PREP concept.
• Join about 250 students who have access to 300+ faculty members in small class sizes.
• 87% of graduates since 1989 are employed in academia or industry.
• Three campuses in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona with diverse research opportunities.
• Every student is awarded a fellowship for five years that fully covers tuition.
• Ph.D. students receive a stipend and health benefits.

See yourself here

Hear from students and faculty to get an idea of what it's like to learn here, live here, and be a Ph.D. student at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

"I can be the scientist I want to be"

Choosing your area of specialization

You'll choose from one of eight  biomedical science specialty tracks within our Ph.D. Program. Track choice is indicated during the application process and confirmed after admission. But you'll be able to do research and learn in any Mayo laboratory that interests you, even if it's not within your track.

Perspectives on our Ph.D. Program

"Collaboration is massive here"

Collaborative research and learning environment

The hallmark of research at Mayo Clinic is the highly collaborative interaction that occurs between investigators in basic science and clinical areas. While each investigator has a competitively funded independent lab, collaboration with graduate students and staff across the institution is common. As a Ph.D. student, you’re free to select any Mayo mentor, regardless of which track you choose.

"Allowed me to build my own team"

Teaching opportunities

Tutoring and teaching opportunities are available and optional for our Ph.D. students. If you’re interested in developing these skills, serving as a tutor or a teaching assistant can help cement the knowledge you gain from your coursework.

Application window

Apply between Sept. 1 and Dec. 4 for the following academic year.

To get in touch with the Ph.D. Program, fill out the form on the Contact Us page .

Ph.D. and master's degree program catalog (2023-2024), rev. 5-11-23

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Biomedical PhD Programs

The following programs are administered in the School of Medicine by the  Office of Biomedical Graduate Education  (OBGE).

Each PhD program has its own course work and preliminary exam requirements, but all programs follow a general academic pattern. The first year is generally devoted to course work and laboratory rotations. At the beginning of the second year, students enter their thesis labs, finish course work and assemble dissertation committees. At the end of the second year, students complete their preliminary exam, which is generally based on their proposed dissertation project. After passing the preliminary exam, the student is fully devoted to research. Some programs have a teaching requirement but all students can serve as teaching assistants with the approval of their dissertation mentor.

Learn more about specific departmental requirements, offerings, leadership, and faculty on each program’s webpage.

• Biochemistry
• Biostatistics
• Cell & Molecular Biology *
• Cell Biology  (non-admitting)
• Cognitive Neuroscience † *
• Computational Biology & Bioinformatics *
• Developmental & Stem Cell Biology † *
• Integrated Toxicology & Environmental Health Program † *
• Medical Physics
• Medical Scientist Training Program - MD/PhD
• Molecular Cancer Biology
• Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
• Neurobiology
• Pharmacology
• Population Health Sciences
• University Program in Genetics & Genomics *

† Admitting program

Admitting interdisciplinary programs offer students an opportunity to develop foundational skills with interdisciplinary faculty from the admitting program in the first two years of study. Students then affiliate into a degree-granting program to join a lab, continue study, and earn the Ph.D. degree.

*Interdisciplinary program

Interdisciplinary programs offer training from faculty from across Duke departments who bring together valuable field knowledge from a variety of academic perspectives. Some interdisciplinary programs are admitting programs and constitute only the first two years of training; others are degree-granting and see students through the entire PhD degree. Admitting programs are denoted with a †.

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Introduction

The goal of the Ph.D. graduate program in Biomedical Science at UConn Health is to educate individuals dedicated to pursuing careers as scientists and scholars in biological and biomedical science in a wide variety of settings including academia, the private sector and in government service. To achieve this goal an academic environment is maintained which fosters creative thinking and supports programs leading to excellence in scholarship, research and teaching. The program is dedicated to quality education tailored to the needs of the individual student.

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Program Description

1st year students enter the Biomedical Science Ph.D. program register for MEDS 6503: First Year Graduate Experience in Biomedical Science. This new year-long course encompasses the three required laboratory rotations as well as an initial exploration block during which students can learn more about all seven Areas of Concentration (AoCs):

allowing them time to consider and select rotation labs.  This course gives students the opportunity to become familiar with ongoing research at UConn Health and obtain a sound academic foundation for future study. Many laboratories representing diverse scientific areas are available for graduate student research rotations and doctoral dissertation research. After the first year, each student selects a thesis laboratory and affiliates with one of the AoCs to develop competency in their desired scientific discipline.

Prospective Students

Prospective students can find more information on our program here: https://health.uconn.edu/graduate-school/prospective/  

Questions about admissions? Please contact  [email protected]

*Important Update* The GRE General Exam is no longer required NOR considered for admission to the Biomedical Science Ph.D. program.

The application for Fall 2024 will open in mid-September. The deadline for application, application fee, and supporting materials for Fall 2024 is December 1, 2023 . For detailed application information, please visit our Admissions Process page .

PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences

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The ppbs difference.

Innovative interdisciplinary curriculum, student-focused mentoring and professional development, and cutting-edge research facilities — these are just a few of the PPBS attributes that ensure our students are prepared to be leaders and agents of change in the many career paths that biomedicine has to offer.

Experience a Multidisciplinary Way of Thinking

See how our interdisciplinary approach can prepare you for the future of science and medicine.

Put Your Passion Into Practice

Our well-structured interdisciplinary curriculum gives you the opportunity to participate in a spectrum of state-of-the-art research with accomplished UB faculty.

Individual Approach, Individual Attention

Graduate students benefit from a training structure where answers to scientific questions are provided by faculty from a variety of disciplines and scientific fields. 

Mohamed Sharif Doctoral candidate in biochemistry

Steven A. Lewis Doctoral student in computational cell biology, anatomy and pathology

Katherine Sortino Doctoral student in microbiology and immunology

How It Works

The PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS) allows you to experience different fields of research and laboratories before selecting a specialty area.

This fully-funded program provides an entry portal and a common first-year curriculum, equipping you with core knowledge and concepts to support your pursuit of a doctoral degree in one of our several participating disciplines.

Program options

• Biochemistry
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biomedical Informatics
• Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Neuroscience
• Oral Biology
• Pathology and Anatomical Sciences
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Physiology and Biophysics
• Structural Biology

Want to Apply Directly?

If you have a strong background or interest in one of these programs, you can apply directly through the department.

All programs except Medical Physics also participate in the PPBS. If you want to explore different disciplines (including these options) before selecting one for your doctoral research, apply through the PPBS.

*Not available through PPBS

Research Areas

With 17  areas of research , we’re sure you’ll discover your next home with us.

Taylor Glausen Doctoral student in microbiology and immunology

Briana Santo Doctoral student in computational cell biology, anatomy and pathology

Essi Tchalla Doctoral student in microbiology and immunology

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A number of medical students are gaining valuable clinical research experience studying autonomic disorders under the direction of Svetlana Blitshteyn, MD, a clinical associate professor of neurology at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

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PhD in Biological Sciences in Public Health

Prepare for a high-impact academic or research career at the forefront of the biological sciences in public health..

As a student in the PhD in biological sciences in public health program, you will gain expertise in the prevention and treatment of diseases that affect thousands—even millions—of people. Working with leading public health scientists, you will learn both mechanistic and quantitative approaches to biomedical research, while specializing in one of four areas of investigation:

• The metabolic basis of health and disease
• Immunology and infectious diseases
• Gene-environment interactions
• Inflammation and stress responses

Each area of investigation emphasizes biochemical, cell biological, and genetic approaches to understanding disease. In your research, whether basic or translational, you will apply cutting-edge tools and techniques to advance the understanding, treatment, and prevention of human diseases that significantly impact global populations today. Current research within our laboratories includes these and other diseases and risk factors:

• Atherosclerosis
• Chagas’ disease
• Environmental exposure to toxins
• Inflammatory diseases
• Kidney disease
• Metabolic syndrome
• Tuberculosis

As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared for a career as a faculty member in a college, university, medical school, research institute, or school of public health. You may also choose to pursue a career in research at a government agency, or in the private sector at a consulting, biotech, or pharmaceutical firm.

The program provides broad interdisciplinary knowledge of both mechanistic and quantitative approaches to biomedical research and prepares graduate students for research careers with courses in the following areas:

• Biochemistry, Genetics
• Biostatistics
• Cell biology
• Epidemiology
• Immunology/Infectious diseases
• Molecular biology
• Toxicology/Cancer cell biology

All students admitted to the PhD in biological sciences in public health program, including international students, are guaranteed full funding, which includes a stipend, tuition, and health insurance for five years, provided they maintain satisfactory progress.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

To qualify for admission, applicants must demonstrate strong enthusiasm and ability for the vigorous pursuit of scientific knowledge. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and undergraduate preparation in the sciences.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Like all PhD (doctor of philosophy) programs at the School, the PhD in biological sciences in public health is offered under the aegis of the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS). Applications are processed through the Harvard Griffin GSAS online application system . The program is located within the Division of Biological Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

OUR COMMUNITY: COMMITTED, ACCOMPLISHED, COLLABORATIVE

As a PhD candidate in the biological sciences in public health program, you will be part of a diverse and accomplished group of students with a broad range of research and other interests. The opportunity to learn from each other and share ideas outside of the classroom will be one of the most rewarding and productive parts of the program. The School fosters those relationships by sponsoring an “informal curriculum” of seminars, journal clubs, retreats, and other opportunities that will broaden your knowledge, hone your presentation skills, and teach you how to critically evaluate scientific literature while providing a supportive, collaborative community within which to pursue your degree. Our location in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Area—home to Harvard Medical School, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and many world-class hospitals—makes collaboration with eminent laboratory and clinical researchers a natural part of the educational experience. And when you graduate, you will benefit from Harvard’s unparalleled global network of alumni leaders.

LEARN MORE Visit our website at www.hsph.harvard.edu/biological-sciences for more information or contact [email protected]

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PhDs in Biomedical Sciences

The Coordinated Doctoral Programs in Biomedical Sciences are part of the medical school and the Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The programs are located at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus. PhD students have access to more than 250 training faculty when selecting their research direction, ensuring that each student receives optimal training and research experience. We also provide a supportive environment which goes beyond academics. 

Programs include:

• Biomedical Informatics
• Genetics and Development
• Integrated Program in Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Studies
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The Biomedical Sciences doctoral training program at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine is an interdisciplinary program enriched with graduate faculty with diverse investigative biomedical research interest and highly qualified students who are pursuing top education and cutting edge discoveries.

The Graduate Faculty includes more than 100 reputable scientists with established achievements in diverse aspects of biomedical sciences including metabolic disorders, cardiovascular sciences, infectious disease, neuroscience, cancer, nanoscience, biomedical engineering, drug discovery, and much more https://med.ucf.edu/biomed/graduate-programs/graduate-faculty/ .

Our students are recruited from outstanding programs from all over the United States and over 18 other countries. They are supported by competitive scholarships and prestigious fellowships. Our students receive top tier education, rigorous training in basic and clinical research, outstanding mentoring, and long-lived professional development. They become competent in research and policies while conducting experiments involving the use of human subjects and animals. They learn, retain, and apply fundamental knowledge in biomedical sciences. They graduate from the program as scientists with excellent education and training and focused career goals. Many go on as postdoctoral fellows, academics, scientists, and researchers.  https://med.ucf.edu/biomed/graduate-programs/wherearetheynow/

The curriculum of the Biomedical PhD program is continuously adapting to rapid changes in technology, science, ongoing research, public health, and evolving genetic discoveries. All students must successfully complete core courses with a focus on fundamental knowledge in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, stem cell, metabolic, cancer, drug discovery and delivery, and more.

All students are required  to complete the online Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), Responsible Conduct of Research training and four face-to-face ethics/RCR workshops coordinated by the UCF College of Graduate Studies and the Office of Research and Commercialization. First year students prior to their laboratory rotation are required to complete laboratory safety, radiation safety, biosafety, and blood borne pathogen courses. Students are also required to attend Pathways to Success seminar series including Academic Integrity, Graduate Grantsmanship, Graduate Teaching, Personal Development, Professional Development, and Research.

The program administrators, faculty and staff are dedicated to educate, train, and mentor tomorrows scientists and future colleagues and collaborators. Our Graduate Student Association plays the big brother/sister role to complements the role of our faculty to help our students succeed.

Program Curriculum

The Biomedical Sciences PhD program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, including a minimum total of 27 hours of formal course work exclusive of independent study that is required.

The program requires 23 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of elective courses, and a minimum of 15 credit hours of dissertation research. The remaining 22 credit hours may consist of additional electives, doctoral research and/or dissertation research. Students with an earned master’s degree may request that up to 30 credit hours of previous course work be waived.

New students will take a two-semester introductory course, participate in laboratory rotations to identify a research area of interest, and take a sequence of required seminars.

Total Credit Hours Required

72 credit hours minimum beyond the Bachelor’s Degree.

Qualifying Examinations

• Cumulative examinations
• Candidacy Examination
• Dissertation Defense

Program Research

As one of the largest universities in the United States, UCF’s world-renowned faculty, international curricula, and research opportunities provide the perfect setting for an exceptional academic experience. Our Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program’s burgeoning biomedical research promises to generate intellectual property that will spark a biomedical industry in the Central Florida region. Burnett school scientists focus their research on cancer, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and infectious diseases. Funded research projects include:

• Neurodegenerative diseases
• Tumor invasion and metastasis
• Gene chip technology
• Stem cell therapies
• Molecular biological and biophysical techniques
• Infectious diseases

Program Strengths

Our program offers students an opportunity to study in-depth the molecular processes found in both normal and pathological disease states, disease intervention, and gene therapy. The creative environment within the program provides students close contact with a faculty composed of internationally recognized biomedical scientists.

Partnerships

Active partnerships formed with other units at UCF – such as the College of Optics and Photonics, the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute at Lake Nona and the NanoScience Technology Center – will facilitate interdisciplinary research and education programs in the innovative applications of photonics, bioinformatics, and nanoscience to biomedical problems.

Career Opportunities:

• Tenured Professor
• Grant Administration
• Science Policy
• Pharmaceutical Research
• Biotechnology Research
• Management Consulting
• Medical Communications
• Science Journalism and Writing
• Science Publishing

Points of Pride

The Burnett Biomedical Sciences building at the UCF Health Sciences Lake Nona Campus opened in Fall 2009. This 198,000 square foot building is five stories of state-of-the-art equipment and has space for our research teams headed by 19 faculty members. It also houses a major transgenic animal facility and three Biosafety level 3 laboratories.

Application Requirements

For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Applicants entering the program with regular status are expected to have completed course work required for a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, molecular biology or microbiology.

In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:

• One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of research interest and purpose, including a summary of relevant work or research experience
• A personal or telephone interview

Admission is based on an overall assessment of the qualifications submitted and the interview. All admissions to graduate status are competitive and based on availability of faculty for sponsoring research.

PhD Financials

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. Financial awards are based on academic merit to highly qualified students.

• Tuition fully covered
• Stipend: $27,000-$34,000/year
• Health Insurance covered

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Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D.

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Our research-focused curriculum will give you the mentorship and access to state-of-the-art technology you need to conduct advanced biomedical research, which you'll be encouraged to share through publications and conferences.

Your doctoral degree requirements are intimately tied to your research interests. Our goal is to make sure every student is able to find a place in a particular faculty member's lab, and there are a wide range of options as we have faculty mentors specializing in topics like cancer, genetics, immunology and neuroscience.

Program Highlights

Tier 1 research.

Study at the state's longest-running top-tier research university and a Carnegie Tier 1 research facility.

Flexible Curriculum

Take advantage of the degree's flexibility and breadth of options, and customize your program of study to suit your needs.

Expert Faculty

Work with faculty researchers who are studying a variety of disorders in order to improve patient care.

Personal Attention

Enjoy a close student-faculty relationship and all the opportunities that come with smaller class sizes.

What You’ll Study

You'll start with advanced courses in molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology, and you'll earn at least 60 credit hours of coursework, but the exact number of hours is determined by the program with which your mentor is affiliated. You and your mentor will determine which electives you should take, depending your research interest and career goals.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

Project Management

Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals

Working collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal or objective

Organizational Skills

Planning, prioritizing and managing tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives

Experimental Design

Planning and structuring scientific investigations to test hypotheses and gather empirical evidence

Problem Solving

Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies

Collaboration

Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

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Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

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Address unsolved medical needs with novel therapeutic approaches.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a PhD program in biomedical sciences that focuses on the cross-disciplinary integration of human (patho)biology with drug action, invention, and clinical utility.

The biomedical sciences curriculum involves coursework and original research in areas including drug design and profiling, toxicology, and pharmaceutical biochemistry/cell biology aimed at increasing our understanding of how unsolved medical needs may be addressed by novel therapeutic approaches.

This degree is appropriate for those entering the field as well as people currently employed as research technicians, clinical laboratory workers, and science teachers/administrators.

The flexibility of the biomedical sciences program and its interdisciplinary nature can enhance job performance in a present position and invite new employment opportunities.

The main goal of the degree is to improve understanding of how the chemical and physical properties of drugs and their dosage forms affect therapeutic performance in healthy and diseased systems. Students may elect to concentrate on courses focused on novel drug delivery systems; biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics; physical pharmacy and polymeric dosage form development; or drug metabolism.

With a strong focus on nanotechnology-based advanced delivery systems that address contemporary needs, these concentrations also give students the opportunity to study with some of the world’s top researchers. Students have the option of performing summer industrial internships in some of the most prestigious Boston-area pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Graduates of the program will also be well prepared to enter related PhD programs at the university.

Degree type: – Biomedical Science (PhD) Study options: – On ground (Boston Campus) – Fall semester admissions only – Full-time

Application deadlines: Dec 6

GRE: Required

F1 Eligible: Yes

Sample Curriculum

Please note that the curriculum is subject to change . For complete information about the curriculum, please refer to the university’s academic catalog .

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

• Core Courses
• Research and Dissertation

Complete the following repeatable course for six semesters: PHSC 6300 Pharmaceutical Science Seminar

Required Core

Complete the following:

PHSC 5100 Concepts in Pharmaceutical Science PHSC 5102 Concepts in Pharmaceutical Science 2 PHSC 5212 Research Skills and Ethics PHSC 5305 Professional Development for Pharmaceutical Sciences PHSC 6213 Ethical Problems in Health Sciences Research PHSC 6214 Experimental Design and Biostatistics

Students must complete one course from each of the following specialization areas for a total of three courses:

Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery

Complete one of the following: PMST 6250 Advanced Physical Pharmacy PMST 6252 Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism PMST 6254 Advanced Drug Delivery Systems

Pharmacology

Complete one of the following: PMCL 6250 Ion Channel Physiology and Pharmacology PMCL 6252 Small-Molecule Target and Ligand Pharmacology

Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery

Complete one of the following: CHEM 5626 Organic Synthesis 1 CHEM 5628 Principles of Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds PHSC 5450 Contemporary Approaches to Drug Design

Prequalifying Exam Course

PHSC 7020 Scientific Writing: Thesis Proposal

Qualifying Exam

PHSC 8940 Doctoral Training and Research

Proposal Preparation

PHSC 9681 Doctoral Proposal

Dissertation

PHSC 9990 Dissertation Term 1 PHSC 9991 Dissertation Term 2

PHSC 6810 Pharmaceutical Science Colloquium

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have at least two semesters of undergraduate courses (or their equivalent) in each of the following:

• Mathematics (including calculus)
• Biochemistry
• Organic chemistry

Please send all required documents directly to the PharmGrad Application portal . Here is additional information on how to submit documents .​

Admissions Checklist

A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering or a related field.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Three letters of recommendation  (academic and professional)

Personal statement of goals and expectations. Please see application for details.

TOEFL (International Students)

GRE scores are required

Official transcript from baccalaureate program  and all college coursework. Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside of the United States must submit a credential evaluation. We require the iCAP WES package ( World Education Services, Inc. ) that evaluates your transcripts course by course.

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The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is a customizable interdisciplinary program that bridges the gap between the laboratory bench and the patient's bedside. Every student's program is tailored to meet their specific learning needs.

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is individually tailored to meet our students' specific needs and research interests.

The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences program bridges basic sciences and biomedical research interests to discover and advance medically relevant knowledge, ultimately leading to improved quality of life for future generations.

The program develops the ability of graduate students to apply research skills from bench to bedside, translate fundamental discoveries into new treatments for human diseases, and prepare them for careers in academia, medical research, and biomedical and biotechnology industries.

The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences program admits students only during the fall term.

Applications for the Fall 2024 cycle are now closed.

The Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program not only provided me with a rich experience in modern research technologies but put my career on a track that made it possible for me to chase my dreams...I will always be grateful for the constant support I received from the faculty and staff at FIU. — Tiyash Parira, Ph.D., class of 2018

I would strongly recommend [FIU's Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences] program to anyone interested in pursuing a scientific career, either in industry or academia. — Maria Lopez, Ph.D., class of 2020

The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences program provided the tools and training I needed to succeed as an independent researcher. My time as a student was not without challenges, but I had tremendous support from the program. I am grateful to my mentors and professors for the opportunities granted to me to grow professionally. The journey was entirely worth it! — Patience Paul, Ph.D., class of 2023

Key Research Areas

Our students collaborate with our world-class professors to conduct cutting-edge biomedical research and have the option to select their own unique concentration area.

• Acute Lung Injury
• Drug Discovery and Nanotherapeutics
• Environmental Sciences and Toxicology
• Genetics and Cancer Biology
• Immunology and Neurological Disorders
• Mechanobiology
• Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• Mitochondrial Biology & Metabolomics
• Pulmonary Vascular Disease
• Translational Glycobiology and Functional Glycomics

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Custom Curriculum

Every student in the Biomedical Sciences program has a personalized curriculum designed to meet their specific learning needs.

The program has a minimum number of credits in didactic courses, allowing for flexibility of elective courses to address each student's research needs and giving them additional time in the lab working towards publications and dissertation research.

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Learn more about the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, the application process and requirements at our upcoming Graduate Fair on Wednesday, January 24.

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Financial Support

Students admitted into the Ph.D. program receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships and tuition support.

• Assistantships
• Fellowships

For more information about the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences program, contact one of the program directors or program manager.

Alvaro Estevez, Ph.D. Professor; Program Director, Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences   772-345-4701   [email protected]  CTS 144

Nazira El-Hage, Ph.D. Professor; Program Co-director, Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences   305-348-0674   [email protected]   AHC 419E

Odalys Maria De La Rosa Senior Program Coordinator   305-348-4372   [email protected]  AHC1-300

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Posted by Kim Petrie on Friday, December 11, 2020 in Path to Career Resources .

Sometimes it’s just nice to have a list of possibilities. Here’s a terrific list of career paths for PhDs in the biomedical sciences, compiled by Lauren Easterling at Indiana University School of Medicine. It’s nicely arranged by broad theme. See something you’re not familiar with? Check out our Beyond the Lab video and podcast series to see if we have recorded an episode with an alumnus who has pursued that career.

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Graduation 2024

Innovation awaits, welcome to the graduate school of arts & sciences at wake forest university.

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is one of the engines of creativity of Wake Forest University. Our hallmark is world-class scholarship fueled by an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. Whether it is a traditional liberal arts approach, or cutting edge training in biomedical innovation, our small size (~800 students in total) ensures that you will have individual attention, tailored advising and research opportunities well-matched to your interests.

As a student here, you won’t just be a face in a crowd but part of a world-class team of researchers and educators working on important, world changing problems in their respective fields of knowledge. We’re dedicated to preparing the next generation of independent, intellectual leaders in their fields – whether it’s academics, industry or your own unique career path.

In the various pages on our site you’ll find that our programs span the full range of the liberal arts and sciences and the biomedical sciences. Currently, we house 30 master and doctoral disciplinary or interdisciplinary programs, and sponsor 12 programs jointly with the schools of Medicine (MD/PhD, MD/MS, MD/MA & MMS/PhD), Business (MBA/PhD), Divinity (MA/MDiv), and College (BS/BA & MA).

We welcome you – our current and prospective students, faculty and friends – to our website. We invite you to explore this website, and the our  biomedical science graduate programs website , and let us know if you have any questions we can help answer.

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INNOVATION QUARTER IS THE PRIMARY LOCATION OF OUR BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS.

Congratulations to Our 2024 Outstanding Student Achievement Award Winners!

Graduate Medical Sciences is pleased to award four high-achieving, graduating students with Outstanding Student Achievement Awards in the categories “Outstanding Research” and “Community Service.”

These students have made exceptional contributions to their departments and communities that have set them apart from their peers during their time at GMS. Meet each awardee below:

Katharine Babcock, PhD, ’24

Phd in anatomy & neurobiology.

Katharine Babcock is a January 2024 graduate of the PhD program in Anatomy & Neurobiology. She has been at Boston University for almost 10 years. From September 2014 to September 2016, Katharine worked as a research assistant at the BU Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center Brain Bank, before pursuing her master’s in the same lab until 2018.

From 2018 to 2023, Katharine pursued her PhD, graduating in January 2024. She is now a postdoctoral fellow at the CTE Center, working to publish two of her thesis chapters.

Katharine’s community service project, “BUtiful Brains,” won her the Outstanding Student Achievement Award in the PhD Community Service category.

Read Katharine’s full story here!

Anna Smith ’24

Phd in molecular & translational medicine, program in biomedical sciences.

Anna Smith is a PhD candidate in the Graduate Program in Molecular and Translational Medicine (MTM). She has been at Boston University for almost five years, having matriculated into the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2019.

Anna is completing her dissertation research in the lab of Associate Professor of Medicine Valerie Gouon-Evans, PhD, PharmD. Dr. Gouon-Evans directs the Boston University Liver Biologists (BULB) Program and is the associate director of the MTM program. Anna’s research focuses on finding alternatives to liver transplantation that transplant healthy liver cells instead of an entire organ. She defended her dissertation, “Human Primary and iPSC-Derived Hepatocyte Cell Therapies to Treat Liver Disease,” in March 2024 and will graduate in May 2024.

Anna’s dissertation research won her this year’s Outstanding Student Achievement Award in the PhD Research Category.

Read more about Anna’s work here!

Gwendolyn Strickland ’24

Master of science in genetic counseling / master of public health dual degree.

Gwendolyn Strickland is a master’s candidate in the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program. She matriculated into Boston University in Fall 2022 to pursue a dual MS/Master of Public Health degree at GMS and the School of Public Health (SPH).

Gwendolyn worked with the Boston Medical Center (BMC) Refugee Women’s Health Clinic to implement a group care model focused on case management services for recently arrived pregnant patients from Haiti. The project began as her SPH practicum. Gwendolyn hopes to take what she’s learned from this community service project and apply it to the field of genetic counseling by increasing awareness and access to genetic services for people who hold marginalized identities.

Gwendolyn’s project won her the Outstanding Student Achievement Award in the Master’s Community Service category.

Read Gwendolyn’s full story here!

Melanie Delgado ’24

Master of science in medical science (mams) program.

Melanie Delgado is a May 2024 master’s candidate in the Master of Science in Medical Science (MAMS) program. She matriculated into the MAMS program in Fall 2022.

Melanie works for Michael Levy, MD, PhD, the director of the Neuroimmunology Clinic and Research Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. There, she oversees a clinical trial investigating a new drug in the treatment of anti-NMDAR encephalitis. As part of her master’s thesis, Melanie also developed a cross-sectional study to better understand the use, dosing and adverse effects of medical marijuana in the symptom management of rare neuroimmune diseases.

Melanie will soon present her data at the 2024 European Committee for Treatment and Research of Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her research also won her the Outstanding Student Achievement Award in the Master’s Research Category.

Read more about Melanie’s research here!

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Why Pursue a PhD in Biomedical Science?

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Information about what one can do with a PhD in Biomedical Science.

Biomedical Research: What is it?

Biomedical research is the exploration of processes that govern the functioning of molecules, cells, and organisms in health and disease.

Biomedical Scientists: Who are they?

Biomedical scientists bridge the gap between the basic sciences and medicine. The PhD degree is the gateway to a career in biomedical research.

Biomedical scientists:

• Think outside the box and are innovators.
• Are critical and analytical thinkers.
• Get excited by discovering new things.
• Look at biology and see previously unrecognized patterns.
• Enjoy the freedom to pursue interesting questions.
• Have the persistence to a see a project through from small beginnings to great discoveries.
• Want to improve the human condition through their work.
• See the power of biomedical research to change the world.

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The content on this site was developed by the Aspiring Biomedical Scientists Committee of the AAMC  Graduate Research, Education and Training (GREAT) Group . The GREAT Group serves as a national forum to help PhD, MD-PhD, and postdoctoral training programs educate successful biomedical researchers.

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The Medical Student Admissions Committee at Case Western Reserve University is excited to foster connections with our Master of Science in Molecular & Cellular Pathology program and commits to providing guaranteed interviews to MD applicants from our program who satisfy the following benchmarks:

• Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.4
• Pathology program GPA of ≥ 3.5
• MCAT score ≥ 515
• Highest levels of personal and professional conduct

This opportunity is exclusively available to students who have not previously undergone interviews with the CWRU Medical Students Admissions Committee (MSAC). Nonetheless, the MSAC reserves the right to interview an applicant across multiple cycles if their application exhibits competitiveness.

It is crucial to emphasize that the MSAC evaluates all facets of an application and may opt to interview candidates who do not explicitly meet these criteria, especially if they showcase exceptional qualities in other areas.

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New! MCP Research track students who meet GPA and research experience criteria will receive guaranteed interviews with the CWRU School of Medicine's Biomedical Scientist Training Program (BSTP).

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Minor in health information management begins fall 2024

Emily Parenti-Lopez

Thursday, May 9, 2024

A new minor in health information management will be offered starting in fall 2024. Open to students majoring in any discipline, the online program will teach the fundamentals of acquiring, analyzing and protecting medical information.

The minor will broaden career options for students in computer science and business. For those already in health care fields, the program will encourage leadership and teach proficiency in health care information technology, systems, data analysis and medical records.

“The health information management minor allows students to explore health care without full commitment to the major,” said Felecia Williams ’99 BS HIM , program director and HIM clinical assistant professor.

Students will complete the minor entirely online. After seven required credit hours, students will take nine hours in courses specific to their areas of interest.

“Students may pursue employment with hospitals, insurance companies or health care technology companies,” said Williams. “These students may be passionate about their current discipline, but now they have a path to explore health information management.”