Biomedical Sciences, PhD Program Curriculum
The multidisciplinary training of this program prepares students for research careers in the biomedical sciences. The core course work and lab rotations provide students with a broad background; advanced training is individualized depending on the student’s interests. Fields of study focus on the molecular, cellular or organismal basis of human diseases, including cancer biology, cardiovascular physiology, endocrinology, infectious disease, neurobiology and reproduction.The goal of this program is the development of graduates who will pursue careers as independent investigators with an appreciation for both basic and clinical aspects of biomedical research.