Overview
In the highly individualized PhD program in Biomedical Sciences at the University at Albany, you work with advisors to choose courses that build on your background and support your professional goals in the biomedical sciences.
Research themes include cancer biology; infection and immunity; genes and genomes; neuroscience; stem cells; structural biology; and drug discovery and therapeutics. The Department also offers special training in emerging infectious diseases and RNA biology programs developed with NIH funding.
Ultimately, you plan and conduct major biomedical research that culminates in a meaningful dissertation and scientific publications.
Career Paths
Most PhD graduates in biomedical sciences pursue post-doctoral training or employment at universities, schools of medicine and health sciences, biotechnology firms, and government research agencies such as:
- Centers for Disease Control
- National Institutes of Health
- Food and Drug Administration
- National Science Foundation
- United States Department of Agriculture
- U.S. Veterans Administration
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Laboratory Rotations in Biomedical Sciences
- Current Literature in Biomedical Sciences
- Responsible Conduct of Scientific Research
- Principles of Public Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Priority: January 5
- Applications may be accepted on a space available basis after the priority deadline.
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Biomedical Science View 78 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing
- Grade point average of 3.00 or better
- A combined total of at least 42 credits in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
- Prior research experience, either through an undergraduate experience, enhanced summer research, or post-baccalaureate degree
- Applicants are reviewed in the context of academic preparation and performance, potential for success, fit for the graduate program, as well as potential match with mentor
Tuition Fee
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International
23560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11780 USD per semester during 36 months. -
National
23560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11780 USD per semester during 36 months. -
In-State
11310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5655 USD per semester during 36 months.
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Scholarships Information
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