PhD Programs
Actively pursue research in diverse areas encompassing the modern biomedical and health sciences. The School of Medicine and Dentistry's interdisciplinary environment will provide you with an educational experience with maximum flexibility, allowing you to pursue intellectual challenges in your specific field, as well as in other related areas of interest.
PhD Program List
Application to one PhD program per admissions year is accepted; however, you may request to transfer your application to a different program at any point in the application process.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PhD in Biochemistry)
Biomedical Engineering (PhD in Biomed Engineering)
Biomedical Genetics and Genomics (PhD in Genetics)
Biophysics, Structural, and Computational Biology (PhD in Biophysics)
Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology (PhD in Pharmacology or Physiology)
Epidemiology (PhD in Epidemiology) (Apply through Sophas)
Health Services Research and Policy (PhD in Health Services Research and Policy) (Apply through Sophas)
Immunology, Microbiology and Virology (PhD in Microbiology and Immunology)
Neuroscience (PhD in Neuroscience or Neurobiology and Anatomy)
Pathology (PhD in Pathology)
Statistics (PhD in Statistics)
Toxicology (PhD in Toxicology)
Translational Biomedical Science (PhD in Translational Biomedical Science)
- Infection and Immunity: From Molecules to Populations (IIMP) training focus
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Why Choose Rochester?
Personal attention, close working relationships with your peers and faculty, and extensive participation in research are what you can expect from your experience in our graduate programs. You and your peers drive the educational experience, which means that you can expect:
- myHub's professional development programming will help prepare you for a variety of careers.
- Close interaction with faculty that will provide you with invaluable individual attention and mentoring.
- Interdisciplinary programs and a research opportunity that is progressively independent. A welcoming learning community where you will find great friends and future colleagues.
- Learn more about the School of Medicine and Dentistry by reviewing our online Trainee Handbook.
- Learn more about recent incoming and graduating classes from our Stats and Facts page.
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2026 Graduate Commencement Awards
Congratulations to our outstanding 2026 award recipients. Learn about the 2026 Graduate Commencement Awards and the recipients’ achievements in research, scholarship, and patient-centered care.
