Integrated Biomedical Sciences

Integrated Biomedical Sciences: Philosophy

The PhD in integrated Biomedical Sciences is designed to educate science professionals for leadership in research and academic positions, as well as provide career path education relevant to their specialized field. Graduates of this program will perform high quality, impactful biomedical research at colleges and universities, government agencies, hospitals, non-profit agencies and industry. Students in the program will work with faculty and scientists to generate new knowledge in the fields of biomedicine using sophisticated research methods and statistics. As a part of the program, students are required to pass a comprehensive preliminary examination and demonstrate their knowledge of core and concentration specific course work. They will design and conduct research that culminates in a dissertation, and they will disseminate their scientific findings through scholarly publications and presentations.