Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences

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 or cell biology aimed at increasing our understanding of how unsolved medical needs may be addressed by novel therapeutic approaches. The biomedical sciences program is appropriate for those entering the field as well as persons currently employed as research technicians, clinical laboratory workers, and science teachersadministrators. 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 department of pharmaceutical sciences offers a PhD program in Biomedical Science that focuses on the cross-disciplinary integration of human biology and pathology 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 biochemistrycell biology aimed at increasing our understanding of how unsolved medical needs may be addressed by novel therapeutic approaches. The biomedical sciences program is appropriate for those entering the field as well as persons currently employed as research technicians, clinical laboratory workers, science teachers, and science administrators. The flexibility of the biomedical science program and its interdisciplinary nature can enhance job performance in a present position or invite new employment opportunities.

A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent in biology, chemistry, medical technology, pharmacy, chemical engineering or a related field.At least two semesters undergraduate courses (or their equivalent) in each of the following: mathematics (including calculus), biology, physics, biochemistry, and organic chemistry.A bachelor\u2019s degree in any field, completed no later than July 2022. GPA 3.0 or higher.Three (3) letters of recommendationCV/ResumeStatement of Purpose. Please see application for details.GRE taken within the last five yearsRequired for PhD applicantsOptional for MS applicantsSuggested score: 305. A minimum of 150 Verbal Reasoning and 150 Quantitative Reasoning is preferredSpecialty subject GREs are not requiredOfficial exam scores from either TOEFL or IELTS Academic (school codes listed in chart below)