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Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences - Infectious Disease & Virology

Elite doctoral training at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine investigating molecular pathogenesis, retroviral latency, gene editing therapeutics, and neurovirology.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's or Master's in biological sciences or biochemistry with 3.3+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of research interests and research CV
Recommendation letters: Three letters of scientific recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: Full graduate fellowship covering 100% tuition plus $36,000 annual living stipend and health insurance
Application fee: $75
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by fellowship

Dates and verification

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

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Facts reflect official Temple University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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