Biomedical Sciences Training Program

Beginning in July, you'll embark on lab rotations alongside research faculty, participate in coursework with your peers and find your fit in one of 11 biomedical PhD programs. Your early arrival allows you to complete a research rotation before classes begin in late August. As a BSTP student, you'll complete at least three lab rotations, learn new techniques and get acquainted with faculty members. During your lab rotations, you can take part in journal clubs, research seminars and lab meetings to help you to gain a realistic feel for the environment.

If you are like most students, you'll take an introductory course to modern cell and molecular biology, which provides a strong foundation for research in all of the PhD programs of the BSTP. (Students with master’s degrees can place out of this course and take more advanced offerings.)

Midway through your first year, you’ll choose your dissertation advisors and laboratory join the PhD program that best suits your scientific training approach.

• Apply online. Please indicate that you are applying to the School of Medicine, Doctoral Biomedical Sciences Training Program.
• School-issued unofficial transcripts, scanned and uploaded for all colleges or universities attended. 
• Current resume/CV outlining all work experience and volunteer roles with timeframes. Make sure to highlight any completed research positions or opportunities experienced.
• Three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and separate written statements of your research and teaching experience.
• English proficiency exam (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE) scores (for international applicants who are from countries where English is not a primary language, or whose previous college/university program was not taught in English).
• We do not require the GRE.