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Ph.D. in Basic Biomedical Sciences (Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences)

Interdisciplinary doctoral program investigating cardiovascular disease, neuroscience of neurodegeneration, cancer immunology, and infectious disease mechanisms.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.2 GPA in biology, biochemistry, or related STEM field
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of research interests and laboratory experience
Recommendation letters: Three academic references

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full graduate research assistantships offering complete tuition remission and $30,000/year living stipend
Application fee: $35
Tuition / joining costs: 100% covered by assistantship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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