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PhD Biomedical Science at University of Iowa

University of Iowa, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary PhD in which first-year students take courses and complete three research rotations before choosing one of seven subprograms: cancer biology, cell and developmental biology, experimental pathology, free radical and radiation biology, molecular medicine, molecular physiology and biophysics, or pharmacology.

Faculty: Graduate College  |  Department: Biomedical Science  |  Duration: Minimum 72 s.h.  |  Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

First year includes BMED:5207 Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biomedical Science Seminar, research and biostatistics. Later courses depend on the subprogram; all require a comprehensive exam, thesis defense and at least one first-author publication.

Career pathways

Cancer biology prepares students for academic, clinical and industry careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent; undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00; one year each of college biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, and mathematics through calculus (some subprograms expect more).

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

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

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