Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Sciences - Cancer Biology and Genetics in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
60,890
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Ph.D. program focuses on comprehensive interdisciplinary and translational education in Biomedical Sciences, offering specialized training in one of five focused disciplines. Students begin with a shared interdisciplinary foundation year before choosing their specialization from Cancer Biology and Genetics, Infectious Disease and Immunity, Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Neuroscience, or Organ Systems and Translational Medicine. The program's structure fosters innovative research approaches through interdisciplinary methods, creating fresh avenues for academic exploration. Designed to cultivate top-tier biomedical researchers, the program prepares future leaders in scientific investigation, academia, and public policy. This multidisciplinary Biomedical Sciences graduate curriculum provides five specialization tracks for Ph.D. candidates: Cancer Biology and Genetics, Infectious Disease and Immunity, Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Neuroscience, and Organ Systems and Translational Medicine
The Cancer Biology and Genetics (CBGN) specialization delivers academic and research experiences focused on oncology and the genetic/molecular foundations of human diseases within Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program. CBGN enables PhD, MD/PhD, and MS students to collaborate with faculty from the Fels Research Institute, Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC), and various LKSOM departments. FCCC faculty participation allows students to conduct research in FCCC facilities. Participants can select from multiple research laboratories at both institutions, receiving training in Cancer Biology through studies of cellular transformation, tumor development, signaling pathways, cell cycle regulation, and DNA repair using advanced methodologies. Researchers exploring genetic and epigenetic aspects of health and disease employ cutting-edge genomic technologies. Beyond fundamental research, CBGN scientists are pioneering new therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment and prevention. The program also includes experts in Cancer Prevention, Control, and Immunology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is not required.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in the Biological or Chemical Sciences is required.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in Temple's Biomedical Sciences graduate program, your research interests and past experiences, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Optional. Students are not required to submit standardized scores, including GRE or MCAT scores, to supplement their application.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in the Biological or Chemical Sciences is required.
Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in Temple's Biomedical Sciences graduate program, your research interests and past experiences, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Optional. Students are not required to submit standardized scores, including GRE or MCAT scores, to supplement their application.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
60,890