PhD Cell Biology and Anatomy at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program in Cell Biology and Anatomy prepares the student for a career in independent research and/or teaching. The Ph.D. is typically followed by postdoctoral training in a specific field of study. Graduates of this program have obtained positions in industry, government, and consulting, as well as faculty positions at the college, university, and medical/graduate school level.

Faculty: School of Medicine (KU Medical Center) | Department: Masters and Ph.D. Programs› | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Successful completion of the Final Oral Examination (dissertation defense.) Successful Dissertation Submission and Publication (according to Office of Graduate Studies policy.) Successful completion of the following Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Science (IGPBS) courses (or their equivalent): Successful completion of the following Anatomy and Cell Biology courses: Students must be continually enroll

Career pathways

program in Cell Biology and Anatomy prepares the student for a career in independent research and/or teaching. Prepare for the teaching as well as the research aspects of an academic career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application process is an online process. Application to this graduate program is facilitated through the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS). Detailed instructions on how to apply and the application deadlines are posted on the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences website http://www.kumc.edu/igpbs/how-to-apply.html. Admission requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution documented by submission of official transcript indicating the degree has been conferred before entering the program. Official transcripts from institutions attended post-baccalaureate are also required.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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