Overview

The Clinical and Translational Science doctoral program at the University of North Dakota exists to prepare students for lifelong learning and careers in research and teaching.

The program provides a quality academic curriculum that emphasizes education and research in the area of Clinical and Translational Science to provide a strong foundation in the complex and interrelated fields of:

Clinical sciences
Population-based studies
Genetic studies
Environmental sciences
Molecular and pathological basis of human disease

Careers

A Ph.D. in Clinical and Translational Science prepares you for a rewarding career as a researcher or analyst. Our program prepares you for self-directed, lifelong learning and careers as independent scientists.

Our graduates have gone on to careers as:

Clinical research scientists
College professors
Clinical directors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Responsible Conduct of Research
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Molecular and Pathological Basis of Human Disease
Biomedical Statistics
Bioinformatics
Health Care Data Mining

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Translation & Interpreting View 136 other PhDs in Medicine in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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

Completion of a four-year degree from an accredited university. We are particularly interested in students who have completed an undergraduate degree within the state of North Dakota.
Coursework: Admission into the graduate program offered through our department is dependent upon the applicant's demonstration of effective academic skills and appropriate undergraduate training.
Applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in graduate level course work, if applicable. Since the Graduate School requires a 3.0 for admission, those individuals with GPA less than 3.0 would have to be admitted under provisionary status.
Graduate Record Examination Scores: Applicants must submit Graduate Record Examination (General Test) scores. Preference for admission will be given to applicants whose test scores fall at or above the reported national averages or 50th percentiles.

Tuition Fee

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International

25640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25640 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19658 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13678 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13678 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Grand Forks

1000 - 2180 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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