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Ph.D. Programs Overview
Important opportunities for research
The Ph.D. program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry provides you with the unique opportunity to actively pursue research in diverse areas encompassing the modern biomedical sciences. In fact, much research is driven by the individual projects of our Ph.D. students, many of whom become authors of important publications.
An interdisciplinary environment in which you will excel
The educational experience you share with us provides maximum flexibility, allowing you to pursue intellectual challenges in your specific field as well as other related areas of interest. The nature of modern scientific exploration is interdisciplinary, so you are encouraged to avail yourself of a broad spectrum of course work as well as our significant research opportunities.
Our Programs
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology | The BMCB Cluster is designed for students interested in obtaining a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. As such, the cluster represents a group of faculty that may mentor a student pursuing thesis research toward the Biochemistry Ph.D. Students interested in a Ph.D. in Biochemistry should apply to the BMCB cluster for admission to graduate studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Ph.D. degree granted in: Biochemistry |
| Biological Engineering | Application of engineering principles and methods in solution of biomedical problems. Ph.D. degree granted in: Biomedical Engineering |
| Biophysics & Structural Biology | The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to perform innovative research aimed at understanding biological structure and mechanism at the molecular level. This interdisciplinary program includes faculty from multiple Departments including Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology, Radiology, and Biomedical Engineering. Applications are encouraged from students with varied backgrounds, including physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology and computer science. Ph.D. degree granted in: Biophysics |
| Biostatistics | Emphasis on a range of statistical theory and analysis, biostatistics, probability and interdisciplinary applications. Ph.D. degree granted in: Statistics |
| Cellular & Molecular Basis of Medicine | Studies molecular and cellular phenomena in normal and abnormal cells with focus on membrane and mitochondria dynamics, signaling mechanisms, receptors regulation and apoptosis. Applications in neurosciences, cardiovascular systems. Ph.D. degree granted in: Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Physiology |
| Epidemiology | Education in the sequential process of reasoning, methodology and analysis to prepare for careers in academic, government or industry related to disease prevention and health promotion in human populations. Ph.D. degree granted in: Epidemiology |
| Genetics, Genomics, & Development | Education and research training in molecular and cellular biology with emphasis on biomedicine, genomics and animal development. Ph.D. degree granted in: Genetics |
| Health Services Research and Policy | Education and research training to address issues in the policies, institutions, structure and functioning of the U.S. health care system. Ph.D. degree granted in: Health Services Research and Policy |
| Immunology, Microbiology & Virology | Provides integrated background and research training in immunology, in microbiology of pathogens and virology in relation to human disease and to development of vaccines. Ph.D. degree granted in: Microbiology and Immunology |
| Neurosciences | Strong background and research training in the brain and neurological system as a basis for understanding development and function and of dysfunction in disease and damage. Ph.D. degree granted in: Neuroscience, Neurobiology and Anatomy, Brain and Cognitive Science |
| Pathways of Human Disease | Multidisciplinary program to prepare individuals to apply biochemical and genetic approaches to understanding the molecular mechanisms of human disease. Ph.D. degree granted in: Pathology |
| Translational Biomedical Science | The goal of the program is to prepare individuals for academic and clinical careers relating to the translation of basic biomedical research into clinical strategies to improve health. |
| Toxicology | Training and research approaches to disease in areas of neurotoxicology, carcinogenesis, molecular toxicology of pulmonary and reproductive systems and toxologic agents in development. Ph.D. degree granted in: Toxicology |
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