PhD Comparative Biomedical Sciences at University of Florida

Programme overview

The Comparative Biomedical Sciences programme draws on College of Veterinary Medicine strengths in infectious diseases and immunology, physiological sciences, forensic sciences, microbiology, virology, parasitology, zoo medicine, aquatic animal health and clinical and translational research. It emphasises non-human species and comparative medicine in animals and humans. The PhD requires 90 credits.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine | Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences (interdisciplinary) | Duration: 4-5 years in residence (90 credits) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gainesville, FL, United States

What you will study

Required courses include the VMS graduate seminar series, responsible conduct of research, statistical analysis of genetic data, mammalian molecular biology and genetics, and NIH grant writing. Students pass a qualifying examination within seven terms, then complete a dissertation and final defense with a minimum 3.00 GPA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide graduate admission (not specific to this programme): application through the UF graduate application; official GRE scores are required by most programmes (GMAT for MBA applicants), per programme; transcripts, a CV or resume and letters of recommendation where the programme requires them.

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 applicants apply through the UF graduate school application on CollegeNET and pay a $30 non-refundable application fee; the Office of Admissions does not offer an application fee waiver. Deadlines vary by department. Most applicants must submit GRE scores.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/

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