Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science at Florida International University

Programme overview

The PhD in Biomedical Sciences tailored to meet students' specific needs and research interests. The degree, which bridges basic sciences and biomedical research interests, seeks to train students in the discovery and advancement of medically relevant knowledge. Graduates will be prepared for careers in academia, medical research, and biomedical and biotechnology industries.

Faculty: Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine | Duration: 5 years (75 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Translational Medicine Major ; Biomedical Science Major; Degree Program Requirements: 75 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements for the PhD in Biomedical Science The PhD in Biomedical Science program at HWCOM adheres to the general admission procedures outlined by the FIU University Graduate School (UGS). Completed applications are evaluated by an admissions Committee. The applicants must meet FIU Graduate School general requirements: (1) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher studies outside the United States. (2) Applicants must have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a four-point scale) in the last 60 credits of the undergraduate degree or have earned a graduate degree. Official transcripts must be submitted for each college or university attended by the applicant. Transcripts must come directly from the issuing institutions to FIU. Applicants who have attended FIU or are currently attending FIU do n

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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