Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Sciences - Infectious Disease and Immunity 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 offers comprehensive interdisciplinary and translational education in Biomedical Sciences, with specialized training in one of five focus areas. Students begin with a shared interdisciplinary foundation year before choosing a specialization from Cancer Biology and Genetics, Infectious Disease and Immunity, Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Neuroscience, or Organ Systems and Translational Medicine. The program's innovative curriculum fosters interdisciplinary research approaches, creating novel avenues for scientific exploration. Designed to cultivate top-tier biomedical researchers, the program prepares future leaders in academic, research, and policy sectors. Five distinct concentration tracks lead to the Ph.D. degree: Cancer Biology and Genetics, Infectious Disease and Immunity, Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Neuroscience, and Organ Systems and Translational Medicine.
The Infectious Disease and Immunity concentration (IDIM) unites faculty from various scientific and clinical disciplines, along with research centers, to mentor Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., and M.S. candidates in Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program. IDIM offers specialized training and research opportunities at the intersection of Microbiology and Immunology. Microbiology explores disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites) and their pathogenic mechanisms, while Immunology investigates the body's infection defense systems. The IDIM program supports diverse research initiatives across these interconnected fields. Current studies include fundamental bacterial physiology research, investigations into medically significant viruses like HIV and EBV, and analyses of immune recognition systems such as Toll-like receptors. Additional research examines localized immune responses in tissues like skin and lungs, immune system disorders, and how substances including opioids, methamphetamine, and cannabinoids influence immune function.
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