Overview

This Biomedical Sciences program at the University of Central Florida provides opportunity for MD students to obtain advanced research and training experience and for PhD students to obtain medical training.

Careers

The program develops physician-scientists with preparation for both academic research and teaching careers. Physician-scientists are in an excellent position to facilitate bench-to-bedside translation of applicable research findings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tissue Engineering
Biomedical Informatics: Structure Analysis
Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Bioconjugate Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Techniques in Polymer Science
Applied Organic Synthesis
Forensic Molecular Biology
Forensic Analysis of Biological Materials
Population Genetics and Genetic Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine View 89 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in United States

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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

Official, MCAT score taken within the last five years. To send MCAT scores electronically, please use the AAMC score reporting system.
Three letters of recommendation.
Statement of research interest and purpose, including a summary of relevant work or research experience.
Résumé.
A personal or telephone interview.
In addition to the above requirements, students must also meet the requirements for medical school admission.
Admission is based on an overall assessment of the qualifications submitted and the interview.

Interested applicants must first apply to the UCF medical school through AMCAS and indicate on their medical school application that they are applying for MD/PhD.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

21508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 72 months.
National

21508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

6664 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6664 USD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Orlando

1111 - 1939 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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