Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Translational Biomedical Science in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
|
Rochester United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
73,739
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our program is carefully crafted to deliver an optimal learning experience. Whether your passion lies in developing new vaccines, creating mobile health applications, or collaborating with international communities, you'll acquire the necessary skills to drive meaningful change.
With a global focus, our program integrates numerous global and community health initiatives that connect fundamental sciences with real-world population needs, including serving both local and worldwide Deaf communities.
A genuinely interdisciplinary approach. Students collaborate with distinguished scientists across multiple disciplines and diverse backgrounds.
Customized for your aspirations. Working alongside program co-directors, you'll shape your academic journey—combining coursework and research—to align with your professional objectives.
Dual mentoring system. To broaden your research perspective, our program employs a dual-mentor approach. Choose a primary and secondary mentor, each specializing in either basic or population/clinical/translational sciences from the School of Medicine or Arts, Sciences, and Engineering.
Essential research skills. Gain crucial academic survival techniques, including grant writing, presentation delivery, manuscript preparation and review, and career advancement strategies through the Center for Professional Development and URBEST program.
The PhD in Translational Biomedical Science stands out for its interdisciplinary nature. Every trainee pursues distinct projects, resulting in completely unique theses. Our mentors offer unparalleled expertise, ensuring an education unmatched by other programs. Trainees develop expertise in public health, basic science, collaborative research, biostatistics, ethics, and more.
First-year trainees complete three rotations to explore potential mentors and thesis topics. These rotations provide hands-on research experience, seminar participation, and communication skill development. By year's end, trainees select their mentor(s) and begin their PhD thesis work. Reflecting our interdisciplinary ethos, trainees may choose any qualified University faculty member as their primary mentor, provided they have adequate research funding beyond the first year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have earned a U.S. baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college, university, or technical school of acceptable standing. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor's degrees are awarded before they matriculate. Evidence of the earned degree is required prior to matriculation in the form of an official transcript noting degree conferral.
It is expected that all application materials (with the exception of official score reports) be scanned and uploaded to your online application. Please note that the University of Rochester reserves the right to verify the accuracy of all transcripts and test scores, and to require submission of official documentation at any point in the admissions review process.
The following programs require a writing sample: Epidemiology and Health Services Research and Policy. Otherwise, research papers, publications and other original works, as well as resumes and CVs may also be submitted for consideration, but are not required.
It is expected that all application materials (with the exception of official score reports) be scanned and uploaded to your online application. Please do not include secondary school documentation, financial documentation, etc., as these are not utilized during the admissions process.
Statement of Purpose
Uploaded copy of transcript(s) to online application.
Please do not mail a hard copy at this time.
3 Letters of Recommendation
Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores
It is expected that all application materials (with the exception of official score reports) be scanned and uploaded to your online application. Please note that the University of Rochester reserves the right to verify the accuracy of all transcripts and test scores, and to require submission of official documentation at any point in the admissions review process.
The following programs require a writing sample: Epidemiology and Health Services Research and Policy. Otherwise, research papers, publications and other original works, as well as resumes and CVs may also be submitted for consideration, but are not required.
It is expected that all application materials (with the exception of official score reports) be scanned and uploaded to your online application. Please do not include secondary school documentation, financial documentation, etc., as these are not utilized during the admissions process.
Statement of Purpose
Uploaded copy of transcript(s) to online application.
Please do not mail a hard copy at this time.
3 Letters of Recommendation
Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores
Tuition
USD
73,739