PhD Biomedical Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The Biomedical Sciences Area PhD is a multidisciplinary program that integrates molecular, cellular and systemic biology within the context of biomedical research. The program provides the student with the background to investigate questions relevant to the Medical sciences at the integrative, molecular or cellular level and to relate the findings to mammalian physiology. Training in both fundamental and state-of-the-art research methodologies help students develop the skills necessary for competitive biomedical research.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine | Department: Biomedical Sciences | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

To attain the PhD degree, 72 hours of graduate credit must be completed, including 15 hours or more at the 8000/9000 level (exclusive of research, problems and independent study courses). biochemistry/cell biology or histology (4 or 5 credit hours, respectively)

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Application information

Entry requirements

Fall deadline: December 15 Spring deadline: September 15 Summer deadline: Not Applicable Minimum TOEFL scores: Minimum TOEFL Scores Internet-based test (iBT) 100 Minimum GPA: 3.0 Required prerequisite courses: Biology (10 hrs), Physics (3 hrs), Biochemistry (3 hrs), Chemistry (10 hrs), Calculus (3 hrs) For additional information, contact: Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Shawn Bender Biomedical Sciences Area Program College of Veterinary Medicine Columbia, MO 65211 573-884-4329 https://biomed.missouri.edu/ <h2

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 programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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