Overview

The objective of the Pathobiology and Translational Science Graduate Program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is to ensure that the student is a highly trained, competitive scientist capable of pursuing a productive career in basic scientific research, translational research, industrial research and development, biotechnology, governmental research and regulation, or teaching of undergraduate, graduate, medical, or allied health students.

Features

Students acquire a broad background of knowledge in the biomedical sciences, detailed knowledge of his or her research area, the ability to carry out a critical analysis of the scientific literature, the ability to pose scientific questions, the skills to seek answers in the laboratory, and the ability to present concisely his or her research in written and oral form.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The qualifying exam in Pathobiology and Translational Science is designed to be both an educational experience and a test.

It is a written examination composed of five questions designed to primarily test the student’s understanding of, and ability to apply, the scientific method to perform high quality enlightening scientific research.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting Pathology View 15 other PhDs in Pathology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please submit the names of three people who can evaluate your potential for success in a research-intensive PhD program. Letters from faculty members that supervised your work in a research setting are strongly preferred. The most useful letters comment not only on the prior research project but also share specific examples demonstrating inherent qualities of the applicant that predict future scientific development.

Area(s) of Interest: Please select at least five research topics of interest to you (via the Areas of Interest/Specialization drop-down box within your application).

Research Statement.

Motivation And Goals Statement.

Tuition Fee

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International

28844 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14422 USD per semester during 96 months.
National

28844 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14422 USD per semester during 96 months.
In-State

10552 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5276 USD per semester during 96 months.

Living costs for Chapel Hill

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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