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Bioengineering PhD

Jointly supported by the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine, the bioengineering program merges engineering principles with scientific discovery and technology to encourage the development of new medical devices and treatments.

Biosciences PhD

panning the School of Medicine and the School of Humanities and Sciences, students have the best of both worlds: the diversity of a large umbrella program coupled with the support of a small academic setting.

The Biosciences PhD program offers 14 home programs representing eight basic science departments and six interdisciplinary programs.

Biomedical Physics (BMP) PhD Program

Supported by the Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, the Biomedical Physics PhD program seeks students interested in radiation therapy, imaging science, and molecular imaging and diagnostics as applied to clinical medicine. 

PhD in Epidemiology and Clinical Research

The PhD program in epidemiology and clinical research will provide methodologic and interdisciplinary training that will equip students to carry out cutting-edge epidemiologic research. The program trains students in the tools of modern epidemiology, with heavy emphases on statistics, computer science, genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics.

PhD in Health Policy

Stanford Health Policy offers a PhD program which promises to educate students who will be scholarly leaders in the field of health policy, and will be highly knowledgeable about the theoretical and empirical approaches that can be applied in the development of improvements in health policy and the health care system. These students will be well prepared for positions in academic institutions, government institutions, and private sector organizations with a demand for high-level analysis of health policy issues.

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Our Ph.D. Program in biomedical science offers eight areas of specialization, known as tracks.

As all the tracks have adopted the  core curriculum , you can easily change from your initial track to another without losing time.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biochemistry and structural biology, cell biology and genetics, cancer biology

Biomedical Engineering and Physiology

Biomechanics, biomedical imaging, molecular biophysics, physiology

Clinical and Translational Science

Laboratory-based, patient-based, and population-based translational science

Mechanisms of immunity and inflammation, immune-mediated disease, vaccines and immune-based therapies, regenerative immunity

Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Cancer biology and therapy, regenerative medicine, pharmacogenomics and genetics, drug discovery, neurobiology and genetics of addiction, cardiovascular biology and therapy

Neuroscience

Neurodegeneration, neuroregeneration, neurogenetics, neuroengineering, neuroimaging

Regenerative Sciences

Regenerative diagnostics and therapeutics, molecular and cell biology, biomedical engineering, translational science

Virology and Gene Therapy

Molecular biology of viruses, mechanisms of virus-host interactions, gene therapy, oncolytic virotherapy, cancer immunotherapy, vaccine development, tissue and genetic engineering using viruses

Medical Sciences

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The Division​ of Medical Sciences is one of the programs in the Harvard Integrated Life Sciences, which facilitates collaboration and cross-disciplinary research. Visit HILS for additional  application instructions .

Established at Harvard University in 1908, the Division of Medical Sciences (DMS) provides students wishing to pursue careers in research and teaching with a broad education in basic biomedical science fields and specialization in one of them. Classroom and laboratory instruction are conducted primarily by faculty in the basic sciences departments and affiliated hospital laboratories of Harvard Medical School, leading to a PhD awarded by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS). For over 100 years, this fruitful collaboration has spawned research achievements across the spectrum, from basic science to experimental medicine. Since 1909, more than 2,800 division graduates, including six Nobel Laureates, have gone on to distinguished careers in biomedical research, university teaching, and a number of increasingly diverse careers.

DMS offers six interdisciplinary areas of study leading to a PhD in the biomedical sciences, which share a common purpose of fostering a stimulating and supportive environment for research training in the biomedical sciences:  Biomedical Informatics , ​ Biological and Biomedical Sciences ,  Immunology ,  Neuroscience ,  Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology , and Virology .

DMS students are enrolled in and receive a PhD from Harvard Griffin GSAS, even though they may work primarily with Harvard Medical School faculty. 

Additional information on the graduate program is available from the Division of Medical Sciences and requirements for the degree are detailed in  policies .

Admissions Requirements

Please review admissions requirements and other information before applying. You can find degree program-specific admissions requirements below and access additional guidance on applying from the Division of Medical Sciences .

In the application for admission, select Division of Medical Sciences as your degree program choice and your area of interest from the Area of Study drop down.

If you have published articles, please list these in the Academic History section of the application for admission, citing the PubMedID.

All DMS programs conduct personal interviews as part of the application process. Invitations for interviews are usually sent out between late December and early January, depending on the program.

Standardized Tests

GRE General: See specific DMS area of study pages for GRE requirements iBT TOEFL minimum score: 100 IELTS minimum score: 7

Biomedical Informatics

Applicants to the program typically have majored in a quantitative field (e.g., computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, bioengineering) with a demonstrated interest in biological sciences OR have majored in a biological science but with considerable aptitude in computer programming and quantitative methods.

Neuroscience (PIN)

While there are no specific degree subject, course, or research requirements, applicants are expected to have rigorous undergraduate coursework in the sciences, including biology, chemistry, and physics, and prior lab research experience. Applicants who have trained outside of neuroscience and biology are expected to have a demonstrated interest in neuroscience.

The statement of purpose should help the admissions committee get to know each applicant as a person and as a scientist. How did your background and lived experience help shape you as a scientist? What are your interests and goals in graduate school? How do your research experiences and goals fit within this context? You should briefly establish a contextual framework, provide a summary of your research experience, including the question(s)/topic(s) of your research, their importance, your hypotheses, how you tested your hypotheses, your findings, possible outcomes, and how you interpreted those outcomes.

Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology (SHBT)

Applicants who are invited for on-campus interviews are notified in late December. Interviews generally occur in late January as part of a series of activities beginning on a Thursday evening and ending the following Sunday. Travel and hotel expenses for this visit are covered by the SHBT program. Invited applicants should make every effort to attend the interview weekend, but those who are unable to do so should inquire about other arrangements.

Theses and Dissertations

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Umbrella Program

Biomedical Sciences  Boston University’s Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) provides rigorous training towards a PhD degree by integrating the foundations of interdisciplinary biomedical research with focused investigation and preparation for career advancement. PiBS offers first-year students the opportunity to explore a variety of research areas over the course of three laboratory rotations along with a core curriculum to help determine the direction of their PhD focus. Degree granting departments and programs are listed below. In addition, students can participate in the Immunology Training Program, ultimately earning their degrees within either the Microbiology or Pathology departments.

• Biochemistry & Cell Biology
• Genetics & Genomics
• Microbiology (including the Immunology Training Program )
• Molecular & Translational Medicine
• Nutrition & Metabolism
• Orofacial and Skeletal Biology
• Pathology (including the Immunology Training Program )
• Physiology 

Neuroscience: Boston University-Campus Wide Degree Program

Neuroscience The Graduate Program for Neuroscience (GPN) is a University-wide PhD degree-granting program in neuroscience that unites the graduate training faculty on the Medical Campus (BUMC) and the Charles River Campus (CRC). The GPN curriculum provides a broad cross-disciplinary core education including molecular, cellular, and systems, cognitive and behavioral, computational and clinical and the flexibility to take neuroscience-related coursework in any of the departments and programs of the University to build depth of specialization. *Computational Neuroscience track available

Direct Entry Programs

Anatomy and Neurobiology

This 64-credit doctoral program includes courses in Anatomy and Neuroscience offered by the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, related departments on the Medical Campus and the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. An integral part of the program is the requirement for students to participate as Teaching Fellows in Medical and Graduate school courses as part of our Vesalius Teaching Apprenticeship. The PhD program is designed to produce well-rounded biomedical scientists who expect to include both research and teaching in their career.

Behavioral Neuroscience An interdisciplinary program administered through Graduate Medical Sciences, the Behavioral Neuroscience PhD Program provides students with a firm foundation in basic principles and methods of Experimental Neuropsychology in

Biomolecular Pharmacology preparation for a career as an experimental neuropsychologist and behavioral neuroscientist in academia or industry. Our unique program focuses on human neurobehavioral disorders in relation to brain structure and functioning, providing a true translational link between cutting-edge research and emphasis on medical patient care. The PhD in Biomolecular Pharmacology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is a unique interdisciplinary and interdepartmental learning environment for doctoral students. The first 18 months emphasize formal course work and a sequence of four required laboratory rotations. Laboratory work provides students with the opportunity to investigate potential areas for dissertation research while enhancing the breadth of their training. Students also experience an industrial rotation at Pfizer to develop their research skills. This program also allows later stage entry for students pursuing a PhD in Neuroscience or a PhD in Biomedical Engineering .

Additional programs of study

• Combined  MD /PhD  Program
• Vesalius  “Certificate” for PhD students in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology

Available Training Grants

Students receive  funding for training  in specific areas including: Addiction Science, Aging, Biomolecular Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular Biology, Inflammation, Metabolism, Endocrinology and Obesity, Pathogenesis, Pulmonary Biology and Immunology.

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PhD Programs

Bcmb allied program.

The  Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology  and  Molecular Biology  graduate programs at Weill Cornell Graduate School are collectively known as the  BCMB Allied program . Students may affiliate with any of the three programs, however they are initially admitted to, and remain members of, the BCMB Allied program overall.

Biochemistry & Structural Biology

Advanced training in the application of biochemical, structural, biophysical, and imaging methods to addressing questions relating to biological processes and mechanisms.

Cell & Developmental Biology

Opportunities to develop research training in cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, and molecular biology.

Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis

Draws together a diverse faculty who seek to understand how the immune system works both as a unique entity as well as an integral part of higher organisms.

Molecular Biology

Opportunities to develop research training in the molecular pathways involved in control of cell growth, replication and responses to environmental changes.

Neuroscience

Development and function of the nervous system is a unifying theme of the program. Students interact closely with faculty studying the nervous system from a wide variety of scientific disciplines.

Pharmacology

The Pharmacology PhD program at Weill Cornell Graduate School (WCGS) is unique in that it trains students in the scientific foundations that underlie modern pharmacology.

Physiology, Biophysics & Systems Biology

Educating students through research in current and innovative aspects of three synergistic components at the forefront of biomedical sciences: physiology, biophysics and systems.

• PBSB Program at Houston Methodist Academic Institute

Population Health Sciences

Population Health Sciences prepares students to be leading researchers in population health sciences: an emerging interdisciplinary scientific field that aims to improve population health by addressing the multiple determinants of health and health disparities across populations and seeks to improve healthcare delivery.  

Tri-Institutional Ph.D. Programs

Collaborative Tri-Institutional PhD programs of Weill Cornell Medical College, The Rockefeller University and the Sloan-Kettering Institute

• Tri-Institutional PhD Program in Computational Biology & Medicine
• Tri-Institutional PhD Program in Chemical Biology
• Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program (MD-PhD)

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PhD applicants are only considered for Fall and cannot apply to any other term. Details about admission requirements, deadlines, and the application process can be found on this page.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at 813-974-2836 or [email protected] .

Requirements

Minimum admission requirements can be found in the Graduate Catalog at the link below. 

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Please review the "Application Process" section of this page for details about what documents to submit. 

GRE Scores are NOT required for admission. 

Admissions decision factors.

Students seeking a PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida are selected by an admissions committee that considers the overall qualities of the applicant. Areas of consideration include academic achievement, research experience and interests, and letters of recommendation. All selected candidates will be required to have personal interviews with members of the PhD admissions committee.

The PhD Program typically receives more than 100 applications each year, and fewer than 30% of applicants are admitted.

The undergraduate GPA of the middle 50% of students admitted for Fall 2023 was 3.4-3.78. 

Deadlines & Decision Timeline

Application.

The Medical Sciences PhD Program priority deadline is December 1. Students should apply and submit all required documents (including letters of recommendation) by this date for the best chance of consideration. Our final application deadline is February 15. 

University application deadlines can be found in the Graduate Catalog.

Application Deadlines

Well-qualified applicants will be invited to participate in interviews with faculty members prior to final admissions decisions being made. An interview is required to be eligible for admission into the program and invitations to participate in interviews are sent between mid-December and mid-March. For Fall 2024 admission, we intend to host three rounds of virtual interviews on the dates outlined below: 

January 8-11 February 12-15 February 26-29

During interview weeks, interviewees are typically invited to a virtual program overview on Monday evening, then select from one of six available interview times (Tuesday morning or afternoon, Wednesday morning or afternoon, Thursday morning or afternoon). This schedule is subject to change, but additional details will be communicated to selected applicants. 

Review & Notification

Students who participate in an interview are typically notified of the committee's admission's decision within 7-10 days of interviewing. Admitted students will be invited to visit campus; our visit weekends are currently scheduled for: 

February 8-10 March 7-9 March 28-30

Admitted students have until April 15 to notify the PhD office if they will attend USF. 

Application Process

• Submit an online application . Select the Medical Sciences program. 
• Pay the $30 application fee . You will be prompted to pay as soon as you submit your application. If you are unable to pay when you submit, you can do so within 30 days by logging into your OASIS account at my.usf.edu . 
• Submit transcripts.  To upload documents to your application, log into the application website , then navigate to My Workspace > My Documents. Unofficial copies can be uploaded directly to your application and can be used for our admissions review. If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions you have attended (undergraduate and graduate).
• Submit supplemental information .** 
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume 
• Research background
• Reasons for selecting the Morsani College of Medicine to pursue a PhD
• Future career goals following graduation from the Medical Sciences PhD program
• Recommendations should come from faculty or other professionals familiar with applicant's academic performance and/or research potential 

**If you are applying to more than one program at USF, it is imperative that your supplemental information clearly indicate that it should be used for your application to the Medical Sciences PhD Program. This is especially important for letters of recommendation. Failure to appropriately indicate the PhD program may prevent your application from being reviewed.

GRE scores are no longer required. 

Additional requirements for international students.

In addition to the requirements listed above, international students must also submit the documents listed below. Unofficial copies can be used for admissions review, but final admission will not be granted until official documents are received and processed by the Office of Admissions.

• World Education Services
• Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
• Academic Evaluation Services
• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
• A copy of the original document that was evaluated and an English translation (if applicable) must be included with the evaluation.

If you cannot provide a foreign credential evaluation when you apply, you may submit the documents outlined below and we can conduct a preliminary review based on this information. Documents should be uploaded to the online portal within the application. (Please note, it is still best to submit a course-by-course foreign credential evaluation if you are able to).

• Unofficial college transcript (must be in English)
• You may use a free online resource such as Scholaro or WES
• Must be your cumulative undergraduate GPA

Formal admission to the university will not be granted until an official course-by-course foreign credential evaluation is provided, but this can be submitted after an applicant is interviewed if necessary.

• Proof of English language proficiency .

If you have any questions about our Medical Sciences PhD Program, how to apply, or the status of your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 813-974-2836 or [email protected] .

Biomedical PhD Programs

The following programs are administered in the School of Medicine by the  Office of Biomedical Graduate Education  (OBGE).

Each PhD program has its own course work and preliminary exam requirements, but all programs follow a general academic pattern. The first year is generally devoted to course work and laboratory rotations. At the beginning of the second year, students enter their thesis labs, finish course work and assemble dissertation committees. At the end of the second year, students complete their preliminary exam, which is generally based on their proposed dissertation project. After passing the preliminary exam, the student is fully devoted to research. Some programs have a teaching requirement but all students can serve as teaching assistants with the approval of their dissertation mentor.

Learn more about specific departmental requirements, offerings, leadership, and faculty on each program’s webpage.

• Biochemistry
• Biostatistics
• Cell & Molecular Biology *
• Cell Biology  (non-admitting)
• Cognitive Neuroscience † *
• Computational Biology & Bioinformatics *
• Developmental & Stem Cell Biology † *
• Integrated Toxicology & Environmental Health Program † *
• Medical Physics
• Medical Scientist Training Program - MD/PhD
• Molecular Cancer Biology
• Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
• Neurobiology
• Pharmacology
• Population Health Sciences
• University Program in Genetics & Genomics *

† Admitting program

Admitting interdisciplinary programs offer students an opportunity to develop foundational skills with interdisciplinary faculty from the admitting program in the first two years of study. Students then affiliate into a degree-granting program to join a lab, continue study, and earn the Ph.D. degree.

*Interdisciplinary program

Interdisciplinary programs offer training from faculty from across Duke departments who bring together valuable field knowledge from a variety of academic perspectives. Some interdisciplinary programs are admitting programs and constitute only the first two years of training; others are degree-granting and see students through the entire PhD degree. Admitting programs are denoted with a †.

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The School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers outstanding opportunities for graduate biomedical research, education, and training. Work with some of the nations top researchers, join a community of scholars, and make contributions to understanding the basis of health and disease. 

Explore the Biomedical PhDs are offered through the Institute of Biomedical Sciences  and Health Sciences . 

• PhD Program in Cancer Biology
• PhD Program in Genomics and Bioinformatics
• PhD Program in Microbiology and Immunology
• PhD Program in Neuroscience
• PhD Program in Pharmacology and Physiology
• PhD Program in Translational Health Sciences

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Rong Li, PhD, chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and Ross Professor of Basic Science Research received the 2024 GW Inventor of the Year award for his research addressing breast cancer treatment and prevention, particularly triple-negative breast cancer.

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New Research by George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty members finds women in health care occupations endure significantly more stress and burnout compared to their male counterparts.

Graduate Programs

Medical sciences.

The Master of Science in Medical Sciences Program is part of the Gateways Program at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. This specialized medical masters program provides academically promising, motivated students new pathways to medical school and careers in other health sciences fields.

The Medical Sciences program  offers a rigorous multifaceted curriculum, small class size and robust mentoring system, which allows students to receive individualized attention as they pursue their academic and career goals.

This program features a robust basic science curriculum, which includes all four of the basic science courses and two of the three organ system courses undertaken by first-year medical students at Warren Alpert Medical School. In addition, students will complete a unique seminar course series covering pressing issues in today's health care system, such as social determinants of disease, population health, interdisciplinary teamwork, quality improvement, and health care communication. Integrated into this course series is a longitudinal service learning experience at a community healthcare site and an associated community-based capstone project. Through this course of study, students will improve their credentials for entry to medical school and other healthcare fields, as well as gain real-world experience in healthcare.

Learn more about the  Brown University Sc.M. in Medical Sciences Gateways program .

Application Information

Application requirements.

Official MCAT scores within the last 2-3 years (preferred) or full-length, timed recent practice MCAT score with your name.

Official Transcripts:

College Transcript required

Letters of Recommendations:

3 Letters of Recommendation

Personal Statement:

Required, plus one brief supplemental essay.

Additional Requirements:

• Graduated or on–track to graduate from a U.S. college or university
• Completed pre-med/pre-health coursework
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Application via CollegeNET
• Application fee (non–refundable)

Application Process

• Rolling interview invitations (via Zoom)
• Rolling admissions (class size is limited, so please apply early)

Dates/Deadlines

Application deadline, completion requirements.

The Brown ScM in Medical Sciences Gateways program is an approved 1–year, full–time program of study consisting of 8.5 required courses, including a community–based capstone project.

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Graduate Programs

Science informs medicine and medicine informs science. School of Medicine offers several master's and Ph.D.-level graduate programs for students interested in pursuing careers in health and biomedical sciences research. Our graduate students conduct their thesis work in faculty labs, where their basic, translational and clinical research advances our understanding of human development and disease. Our master's degree and Ph.D. students also contribute to the development of new diagnostics and therapeutics in cardiology, neurology, cancer, diabetes, infectious diseases and more.

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• Independent PhD:  Medical students may also pursue advanced training leading to a M.A., M.S. or Ph.D. in the Biomedical Sciences Program independent of the Medical Scientist Training Program, or in any of the UC San Diego general campus science or engineering programs. Information is available from relevant departments and faculty.

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Medical Scientist Training Program

Are you interested in pursuing a joint MD/PhD program? Explore the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at School of Medicine.

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About the Program

The Medical Scientist Training Program at Baylor College of Medicine is designed for highly motivated students. The successful applicant should have both an excellent scholastic record and sustained potential in research. Exposure to both laboratory bench work and clinical care in private practice, academic medicine or emergency room experience is also highly recommended. The combined degree program, while emphasizing continuity between clinical and basic sciences curricula, provides training that can lead to significant scientific contributions in academic and corporate research, clinical practice or a combination of both. 

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Students in the Medical Science Training Program may pursue their research under the auspices of any of the Baylor College of Medicine Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences programs as well as Rice University Bioengineering Graduate Program.

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Three UNC School of Medicine Students Among Recipients of Prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

April 23, 2024

By Brittany Phillips

Sixteen students, including three from the UNC School of Medicine, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have received prestigious awards from the  National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program   (GRFP). Their research covers several STEM-related fields, including biology, sociology, genetics, anthropology, and more.  This year, twelve recipients are graduate students, and four are undergraduate students.

Here’s a list of UNC School of Medicine student recipients of the NSF GRFP

• Micah Hysong  (Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology; College of Arts and Sciences; UNC School of Medicine)
• Ryan Salcido  (Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology; College of Arts and Sciences, UNC School of Medicine)
• Gates Schneider  (Biological & Biomedical Sciences Program; UNC School of Medicine)

Graduate Student Honorable Mentions from the UNC School of Medicine

• Corina Damian  (Department of Pharmacology; UNC School of Medicine)
• Katherine Degner  (Neuroscience curriculum; UNC School of Medicine)
• Skylar Grimsley  (Department of Pathology; UNC School of Medicine)
• Ethan Madden  (Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology; College of Arts and Science, UNC School of Medicine)
• Rachel Miller  (Department of Pharmacology; UNC School of Medicine)
• Hayli Spence-Osorio  (Neuroscience curriculum; UNC School of Medicine)
• Rachel Szymanski  (Curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology; College of Arts and Sciences; UNC School of Medicine)

This fellowship is the oldest of its kind directly supporting graduate students in STEM. Its purpose is to not only ensure the quality and vitality in the scientific and engineering workforces of the United States but also to broaden and diversify the talent in STEM-related professions.  

Many of this year’s recipients have research based in life and geosciences, highlighting the significant effect our students’ work has on our global environment.  

Beth Mayer-Davis , dean of The Graduate School, noted that the recipients of this year’s awards are making fundamental strides in overcoming obstacles that affect the lives of people and the environment in not just our state, but around the globe. Their research represents many key areas of study across campus and exemplifies the power of our strategic initiative to strengthen our University’s global impact.     

“The excellent work of these students highlights the depth of knowledge being generated through graduate education at UNC-Chapel Hill,” Mayer-Davis said. “It is this kind of impactful research that sets Carolina students apart as our next generation of leaders.” 

For a full list of recipients, click here .

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Connected Degree program helps medical sciences master’s student achieve goals

When he was in high school in Brooklyn, New York, Jake Peluso-Vargas never imagined he would be walking across the University of Delaware convocation stage once, let alone twice.

“I’m looking forward to walking that stage and getting that diploma,” he said. “That will be an awesome moment that I’ll never forget.” 

Peluso-Vargas, a first-generation college student, will graduate with his master’s degree in medical sciences this May after spending just three years at UD. He came to UD’s College of Health Sciences through the Connected Degree program after obtaining his associate degree in biological sciences from Delaware Technical and Community College. 

The 2+2 pathway allowed Peluso-Vargas to get his bachelor’s in applied molecular biology and biotechnology (AMBB) from UD in two years. Shortly after transferring to UD, Esther Biswas-Fiss , professor and chair of the Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences (MMSC), steered him toward the 4+1 program. For the first time, the first-generation college student imagined having an advanced, accelerated degree. 

“I hadn’t really given graduate school a serious thought, but it sounded amazing to get my master’s in one year,” recalled Peluso-Vargas. 

Biswas-Fiss was confident he would be an excellent fit for the program.

“From the outset, Jake displayed a significant degree of drive and motivation,” said Biswas-Fiss. “Science is never easy, and the key to success in this field is the level of interest. In addition to being a good student academically, he showed a high level of enthusiasm, essential for continued study at the graduate level.”

Come May, Peluso-Vargas will be the first student in the MMSC Department to complete a master’s degree starting at a community college. 

“Being a first-generation college student who began my higher education journey at a community college, I believe it is essential for students to be informed about the various opportunities they have for pursuing advanced education, whether they joined UD as freshmen or as transfer students as part of our 2+2 pipelines,” Biswas-Fiss said. 

Becoming a part of something bigger

Peluso-Vargas has always loved science. He was enrolled in the medical science institute at his high school, which challenged him with rigorous coursework. Those academic challenges continued in the MMSC Department at UD, where he called the curriculum “current, modern and applicable” to various professions. 

Mona Batish , an associate professor of medical and molecular sciences, mentored Peluso-Vargas throughout his master’s program. 

“She helped me hone my capstone project, which was on CRISPR gene editing and its application to treating medical diseases like HIV and Duchenne muscular dystrophy,” Peluso-Vargas said. 

Throughout his studies, Peluso-Vargas learned what it takes to be a successful research scientist.

“Persistence, determination and tenacity,” he said. “In this field, working in research and lab settings, you must expect the unexpected. You should expect experiments to fail, and you must learn from those failures, adapt and try harder.”

His first experience with research — and UD — came when Peluso-Vargas entered the  Delaware INBRE  Summer Student Research Program after earning his associate degree. There, he studied the developmental biology of sea urchins with Jia Song, an associate professor of  biological sciences  in the  College of Arts and Sciences , and got his first feel for UD’s campus. He hoped to be back one day.

“I realized that experiments are optimized in genetics class and biology labs,” Peluso-Vargas said. “In conducting independent research outside the classroom, I optimized my experiments and had to troubleshoot when something went wrong; I learned that persistence is key to obtaining reportable, valid results.” 

The troubleshooting is what attracted him to research. 

“I get a lot of gratification from exploring the unknown and getting answers through successful experiments,” he said. 

Throughout his master’s studies, Peluso-Vargas worked as a quality control technician for a Newark biotechnology company. Unsure what he wants to do next, Peluso-Vargas intends to let his academic achievements sink in.

“Getting my bachelor’s was surreal,” he said. “Getting a master’s will just give me such satisfaction and gratification.”

Ultimately, he envisions himself working on gene therapy within the biotech industry. 

“I want to develop therapeutics to treat and ultimately cure patients with genetic disorders,” he said. “It’s a growing field, and I want to be a part of it.” 

He encourages other first-generation college students and transfer students to chase their dreams, regardless of their backgrounds. 

“Neither of my parents graduated from high school, and my family reminds me how proud they are of how far I’ve come every single day,” he said. “It’s not always been easy, but that fuels me and is definitely a driving force behind my motivation to obtain my master’s. 

“Sometimes people just need a chance or need steering in the right direction,” Peluso-Vargas said. “I think anyone can do it. When people are given an opportunity, that’s all they need.”

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Nine Western Kentucky University graduate programs have been ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings .

WKU graduate programs on the 2024 rankings include:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), No. 100, up from No. 113 last year.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), No. 101, up from No. 106.
• Speech-Language Pathology Program, No. 136, up from No. 189.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), No. 137.
• Master of Social Work (MSW), No. 142.
• Master of Public Health (MPH), No. 172.
• Public Affairs programs, No. 191.
• WKU’s graduate programs in education as well as the online Master of Business Administration program also were included on the U.S. News list of best programs.

The 2024 rankings include six programs from the College of Health and Human Services as well as programs from Potter College of Arts & Letters, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and the Gordon Ford College of Business.

“These rankings are well-deserved acknowledgment of WKU’s excellence in graduate education,” said Dr. Jenni Redifer, Interim Associate Provost for Research & Graduate Education. “I am grateful to our WKU community of educators, as well as to our partner organizations, who provide invaluable real-world experiences during students’ graduate studies. The span of these rankings across numerous disciplines is evidence of the positive impact of WKU’s graduate programs throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.”

College of Health and Human Services

“I am thrilled that six of our graduate programs in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) have been recognized this year by the U.S. News and World Report for their academic excellence,” said Dean Tania Basta. “Our CHHS mission to prepare health and human services professionals who will work to improve the quality of life in their communities and beyond, so this recognition is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff in preparing our students to meet the rapidly changing needs of the health and human services workforce both regionally and nationally.”

The Nursing Master of Science (MSN) graduate program at WKU was ranked No. 100 in the nation, up from No. 113 last year. The College of Health and Human Services offers a Master of Science in Nursing that builds upon the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and seeks to develop expertise in advanced nursing practice. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSNS) concentration is for individuals who wish to be certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. The innovative MSN-Master’s Entry Professional Nursing (MEPN) allows a student with a previous baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing to obtain an MSN degree and become eligible for licensure as a registered nurse.

WKU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program was ranked No. 101, up from No. 106. The program is designed to prepare nurses who are already working in the field to become leaders in nursing practice and administration. The program has two tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Executive.

WKU’s Speech-Language Pathology Program was ranked No. 136, up from No. 189. The speech-language pathology program is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. This program is designed to prepare speech-language pathologists to meet the needs of those presenting with communication delays, differences, and/or disorders in a range of settings including hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities, or schools.

WKU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) was ranked No. 137. The DPT Program is designed to prepare students to plan and administer treatment to help patients regain diminished physical function lost secondary to injury or disease, to promote soft tissue healing, and to relieve pain.

U.S. News ranked WKU’s Master of Social Work (MSW) No. 142. The program at WKU is available to working professionals as well as recent college graduates and prepares them for a career as social work practitioners in a variety of contexts, including individual, family, group, organizations, and community.

Also making the list was WKU’s Master of Public Health (MPH), which was ranked No. 172. The program is part of a field that seeks to protect and improve the health of families and communities through the promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention, and detection and control of infectious disease.

Potter College of Arts & Letters

U.S. News ranked WKU’s programs in Public Affairs at No. 191. The Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) is home to WKU’s nationally recognized Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. The MPA program prepares graduate students for a variety of leadership positions in federal, non-profit, local, and state organizations.

The Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL) provides graduate programs in Organizational Communication (Master of Arts), Communicating in Healthcare (Graduate Certificate), Communicating in Organizations (Graduate Certificate), Creative Writing and English (Master of Fine Arts), History (Master of Arts), Music: Education, Conducting, or Pedagogy (Master of Fine Arts), Public Administration (Master of Public Administration), and Local Government Administration (Graduate Certificate). Each program offers robust degree offerings that prepare students for industry-level and/or graduate employment. Additionally, undergraduate students can elect to begin graduate studies earlier with the Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP). JUMP provide students the opportunity to complete a graduate degree while completing their undergraduate degree.

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Also included on the U.S. News list of best programs is WKU’s education graduate program. The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is home to WKU’s nationally recognized clinical preparation programs which focus on the community’s future teachers, counselors, psychologists, and leaders. Graduate degrees, including those at the master’s and doctoral level, are offered in Advanced Teacher Education, Counseling and Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Gifted Education and Talent Development, Instructional Design, Literacy Education, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Special Education, and Teacher Education.

Gordon Ford College of Business

WKU’s online Master of Business Administration also is listed among the best graduate programs. The Gordon Ford College of Business offers a diverse range of graduate degrees and certificates tailored to provide students with the essential skills needed to thrive in today's ever-evolving business landscape. From Accountancy & Data Analysis (MADA), Economics, Cybersecurity, to Master of Business Administration (MBA), the GFCB’s flexible programs empower students to explore specialized fields, acquire invaluable expertise and credentials, and pursue their passions.

Ogden College of Science & Engineering

The Ogden College of Science & Engineering offers graduate programs that prepare students to be the critical thinkers, knowledgeable experts, and confident leaders needed to flourish in any workplace or in an array of doctoral programs. OCSE offers Master of Science degrees in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Geoscience, Mathematics, Homeland Security Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, and Engineering Management as well as a Master of Arts in Mathematics aimed at math educators. WKU’s Biology Department offers a nationally top-ranked online MS in Biology. These degree programs are complemented by graduate certificates in Biology, Scientific Data Analytics, Lean Sigma, and a unique certificate in Emergency Management and Disaster Science.

For more about WKU graduate programs, visit the WKU Graduate School at www.wku.edu/graduate

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30 Best universities for Mechanical Engineering in Moscow, Russia

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Below is a list of best universities in Moscow ranked based on their research performance in Mechanical Engineering. A graph of 269K citations received by 45.8K academic papers made by 30 universities in Moscow was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. Moscow State University

For Mechanical Engineering

2. Bauman Moscow State Technical University

3. National Research University Higher School of Economics

4. Moscow Aviation Institute

5. N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute

6. National Research Nuclear University MEPI

7. National University of Science and Technology "MISIS"

8. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

9. Moscow State Technological University "Stankin"

10. RUDN University

11. Moscow Polytech

12. Moscow State University of Railway Engineering

13. Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation

14. Moscow Medical Academy

15. Russian State University of Oil and Gas

16. mendeleev university of chemical technology of russia.

17. Russian National Research Medical University

18. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

19. National Research University of Electronic Technology

20. Moscow State Pedagogical University

21. Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

22. State University of Management

23. Moscow State Institute of International Relations

24. Russian State Geological Prospecting University

25. russian state agricultural university.

26. New Economic School

27. Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation

28. Russian State University for the Humanities

29. Russian State Social University

30. Moscow State Linguistic University

Universities for Mechanical Engineering near Moscow

Engineering subfields in moscow.