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Doctoral Program(Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences

• Program Description
• Admission Requirements
• Selection Criteria
• How to Apply
• MBRS-RISE Training Program

The Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences is an integrated, inter-departmental program in the basic biomedical sciences that seeks to provide students with a broad-based two-year core curriculum followed by advanced courses and dissertation research leading to a PhD degree. The program reflects the interest of the institution to promote the formation of professionals in the Biomedical Sciences.

Cost per credit is $324.00 (USD). Other annual fees apply.

Registration, orientation period and commencement of classes take place in second half of July.

 

• Bachelor’s degree - Present evidence of the successful completion of a bachelor’s degree of a college level institution accredited by the PR Council of Higher Education or by a US accrediting organization.
• GPA - minimum overall GPA of 3.00 (on a four-point scale)
• A minimum of 39 credits in sciences that include the following courses:

• Graduate Record Examination – (GRE) a minimum score of 700 with 2.5 in Analytical

• Submit the following documents:

  • Official transcript from all institutions attended (undergraduate and graduate)

  • Three letters of recommendation:

    • Two of the letters of recommendation should provide input from people in responsible position who can comment on your academic, employment or volunteer performance, character and interest. For undergraduate this often means professors, academic advisors or employer.

    • The third letter must be of someone who is able to asses your advocacy experience. Letters from people that really know you, rather than from people who have impressive titles, are the most valuable. All of them should be written using the format accompanying the application form.
       

  • Official GRE score www.ets.org/gre (no more than 5 years prior to applying)

  • Certificate of No Penal Record (Criminal Background Check)

  • A application fee - $100.00 non-refundable
     

Upon acceptance, all students are required to submit the following:

• Written confirmation of acceptance and a deposit of $100.00 to secure your seat in the entering class.

• Physical Exam

• Evidence of up to date immunization certificate, including Hepatitis B.

• Other documents will be notified as pertinent.
   

When evaluating the applicants, the Admissions’ Committee selects the best candidates applying. The Committee looks for accepting students of integrity and maturity that show concern for others, leadership potential, character, academic achievements, motivation, emotional stability, evidence of research experience, interview reports, GRE or EXADEP scores, letters of recommendation and an aptitude for working with people.

Accepted applicants must successfully complete all courses and programs in progress as indicated at the time of application – including course requirements for admission- at a standard comparable in quality with past academic performance.