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Cross-Disciplinary Program in Graduate Biomedical Sciences, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The Cross-Disciplinary Program in Graduate Biomedical Science (XDBio) is a graduate program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine aimed at innovating graduate education in the biomedical sciences and facilitating interdisciplinary research training that bridges basic science and medicine. The mission of XDBio is to foster the development of the next generation of scientists who want cross-disciplinary training in biomedicine.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

The program has no fixed curriculum. Based on each student’s background, coursework, experience and research interests, an individualized program of study will be tailored to each student, maximizing the impact of coursework on the student’s chosen thesis area. The student, in consultation with the program director and co-director, will identify courses offered across the University that will support, complement, and enrich their research.

Career pathways

The objective of the Cross Disciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (XDBio) is to provide students with the breadth of knowledge that will enable them to pursue careers across disciplines and boundaries. XDBio students will have deep critical thinking skills and training that will enable them to work across scientific boundaries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of post-secondary educational background, as well as employment and research experience. Please include any honors (scholarships, fellowships, election to honor societies, etc.) you have received. Three references: contact information for three people who are familiar with your work and can provide letters of recommendation. How a formative experience has shaped your interest in pursuing graduate studies and/or a specific career path. This experience could include—but is not limited to—a life event, academic course, book, or mentor.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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