MD/PhD Doctor of Medicine/Biomedical Sciences at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Combine comprehensive research and your passion for patient care to solve the health care problems of today as a physician-scientist. The joint M.D./Ph.D. degree is a challenging one. You'll investigate and explore the processes that govern the functioning of molecules, cells and organisms while acquiring the medical knowledge and experience necessary to treat patients.

What you will study

Students seeking the Ph.D. degree in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program.In addition to course work, the Ph.D. Required courses include BIMD 501 Scientific Discovery I; BIMD 502 Scientific Discovery II; BIMD 510 Basic Biomedical Statistics (fulfills the scholarly tool requirement); BIMD 516 Responsible Conduct of Research; BIMD 518 Grant Writing; BIMD 590 Research.

Career pathways

A combined doctorate in biomedical sciences prepares you for a rewarding career in a clinical setting or as a researcher. Our program prepares you for self-directed, lifelong learning and careers as independent scientists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Completion of a four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university as described in the UND Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog.Exceptions must be approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Coursework:Admission into the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program is dependent upon the applicant’s demonstration of effective academic skills and appropriate undergraduate training.Ideally, the applicant will have completed the following coursework: General Biology with laboratory General Chemistry with laboratory Organic Chemistry with laboratory Physics with laboratory Biochemistry or equivalent Calculus Advanced undergraduate coursework in at least one of the following areas:molecular biology, cell/developmental biology, genetics, neuroscience, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, anatomy, or physiology. 3. Applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.

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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/programs/biomedical-sciences-md-phd/how-to-apply.html

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