Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences

Major biomedical disciplines include anatomy (gross or microscopic), physiology/pharmacology (molecular, cellular and integrative), biochemistry/molecular biology, endocrinology, and toxicology. Specific areas of interest are exercise biology including cardiac, vascular and muscle biology, cardiovascular biology including neuroendocrine regulation, membrane transport biology including cystic fibrosis and cardiac disease, and reproductive biology including environmental estrogen toxicities and developmental processes.

The Biomedical Sciences Area PhD is a multidisciplinary program that integrates molecular, cellular and systemic biology within the context of biomedical research. The program provides the student with the background to investigate questions relevant to the Medical sciences at the integrative, molecular or cellular level and to relate the findings to mammalian physiology. Training in both fundamental and state-of-the-art research methodologies help students develop the skills necessary for competitive biomedical research. The program is administered through the Department of Biomedical Sciences (College of Veterinary Medicine) that has research faculty representing a diversity of Medical-related basic science disciplines, including anatomy,biochemistry, histology, pathology, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology and toxicology. The program offers a rich environment for graduate study and a unique opportunity for training scientists in comprehensive interdisciplinary research.

Typically, the successful applicant will possess a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above (A=4.0). Required prerequisite courses: Biology (10 hrs), Physics (3 hrs), Biochemistry (3 hrs), Chemistry (10 hrs), Calculus (3 hrs)

The applicant will be expected to score 300 (combined score of verbal and quantitative sections) and 3.5 on the analytical writing section on the GRE examination. Minimum TOEFL requirements for international applicants is 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based and 100 internet based. There are no hard deadlines for applications to our graduate programs, as applications are reviewed year-round. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application well in advance of the semester they wish to enter the program.