Overview

About the program

This program is funded partly by the Medical Scientist Training Program of the National Institutes of Health. For students who have a clearly defined interest in biomedical research, the MSTP serves as a bridge between the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and 22 graduate programs in basic sciences or engineering at either the University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University.

Our primary directive is to create future biomedical investigators by providing the highest quality of graduate medical training. This program offers a range of special services and opportunities to facilitate the completion of a dual degree. In addition to efficiency, the close integration of clinical and basic science training better reflects the future careers of biomedical scientists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Medicine
Methods and Analysis
Research Basis of Medical Knowledge
Grant Writing and Networking
Ethics for Medical Scientists
Longitudinal Clinical Clerkship
Workshops

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

More details

Applicants must submit an initial application through AMCAS by October 1.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 192 other PhDs in Health Sciences 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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

The criteria for acceptance to the MSTP include an outstanding academic record and letters of recommendation, positive personal interviews, and significant prior research experience.
Admission to the MSTP is competitive, as is admission to graduate school, with students applying to the PhD programs of their choice after the first year of medical school.

Tuition Fee

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International

65800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65800 USD per year during 72 months.
National

65800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65800 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

63334 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63334 USD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 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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