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 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Out-of-State

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

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