Doctoral Program(Ph.D.) in Biomedical Sciences |
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Program Description |
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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 Ph.D. degree. The
program reflects the interest of the institution to promote the
formation of professionals in the Biomedical Sciences.
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| Admission
Requirements |
The applicant must:
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.00
(on a four-point scale)
- Have a minimum of 35 credits in
Sciences including the following courses:
| Course |
Credits |
| General Biology |
8 |
| General Chemistry |
8 |
| Organic Chemistry |
8 |
| Physics |
8 |
| Advanced Mathematics |
3 |
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Present evidence of
the successful completion of a bachelor degree in a college
level institution accredited by the PR Council of Higher
Education or by a US accrediting organization.
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Have taken the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Only the general part is
required.
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Submit the following
documents:
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Official
transcript from all institutions attended (undergraduate
and graduate)
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Three
letters of recommendation written by professors or
by individuals familiar with the applicant’s
professional work and skills using the format
accompanying the application form
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Official GRE
scores
www.ets.org/gre
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Certificate of No
Penal Record (Criminal Background Check)
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A non-refundable
$100 (USD) application fee
Upon acceptance, all
students are required to have a physical examination and present
evidence of up to date immunization certificate, including
Hepatitis B, among other documents.
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| Selection
Criteria |
In evaluating
the applicants, emphasis is placed upon integrity, character,
academic achievements, motivation, emotional stability, evidence
of research experience, interview reports, letters of
recommendation and other information provided by the applicant.
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| How
to Apply |
The
Application for Admission to the PhD in Biomedical Sciences
can be downloaded or obtained personally at our Admissions
Office.
The deadline for submitting a complete application is January
15.
Cost per credit is $278.00 (USD). Other annual fees apply.
Registration, orientation period and commencement of classes
take place in July.
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MBRS-RISE TRAINING
PROGRAM
Qualified applicants may receive 100%
paid tuition plus annual stipend and supplies
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If interested
in the MBRS-RISE Program you should complete the application to
the Ph.D. program and submit a separate application to the RISE
Program before January 15. Visit
www.psm.edu/rise to download the RISE application form and
to obtain additional information. RISE admission decisions will
be made after students have been officially accepted into the
PhD program.
The Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) program was
created in response to a legislative mandate to “increase the
numbers of underrepresented minority faculty, investigators and
students engaged in biomedical and behavioral research, and to
broaden their opportunities for participation in research.”
To accomplish these goals, the Research Initiative for
Scientific Enhancement (RISE) program supports institutional
grants that provide outstanding minority students
well-integrated developmental activities so they may increase
their preparation, knowledge and skills to successfully complete
a Ph.D. degree and advance to competitive postdoctoral
positions.
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