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Ph.D. in Biomedical
Sciences
The Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program at
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) provides students with a
foundation of biomedical science knowledge and intensive laboratory
research training.
Key advantages of this program:
- Broad, interdisciplinary curriculum
- Personalized program of study
- Close interaction with the faculty
Research focus areas include:
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Diabetes
- Infectious Disease
- Neuroscience
- Reproductive Biology
Since 1980, Eastern Virginia Medical
School has sponsored the Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences. Students initially complete a
one-year core curriculum, providing a foundation in molecular and
cell biology, biochemistry and research techniques. Formal
laboratory training in techniques and instrumentation commonly used
in research prepares students for a series of rotations in research
laboratories. The student then chooses an advisor and develops a
research project, focusing on specific scientific disciplines in the
biomedical sciences. The student's research is complemented by
advanced courses. Identification of an advisor prior to admission is
not necessary. Using cutting-edge technologies, our graduates are prepared to
bridge the gap between discovery in the biomedical sciences and
application to the art of medicine. They have gone on to
careers in academia, industry and government, where their
interdisciplinary background has provided a unique perspective.
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Students
discuss results of a
proteomics experiment. |
Eastern Virginia Medical School is a growing biomedical research institution in southeastern Virginia
and part of the area's largest medical center complex. EVMS has a number of
research
institutes and clinical
programs that interface with the
basic science departments. The integration of clinical and basic
sciences is an important component of both research programs and the biomedical sciences graduate program.
About fifty EVMS faculty members from
the departments of Microbiology
and Molecular Cell Biology,
Physiological Sciences,
Pathology and Anatomy, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics
and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Radiation Oncology participate in this
program. Applicants may contact the Program Director for information on research in specific areas.
Admission Requirements
The requirements for admission to the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program are:
- A bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited college or university with a B average or higher (3.0 GPA)
- Competitive scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Completion of the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (international applicants only)
- Successful completion of
coursework in:
- biology (two years)
- calculus and/or statistics (one
year)
- physics (one year)
- chemistry (one year)
- organic chemistry (one year)
We strongly recommend that applicants
also obtain previous laboratory research experience and take additional
courses in biology, chemistry and physics.
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer of credit may be allowed for
courses comparable to those offered in our programs, which were taken in
other accredited biomedical or biological sciences graduate programs in
the U.S.A. Grades of B or higher or a passing grade in a pass/fail
course are required. The Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program may accept up
to 12 transfer credits, and the Biomedical Sciences Research Master's
Programs may accept up to 9 transfer credits. Transfer credit will be
determined by the Program Director in consultation with program faculty
after matriculation of a student into the program.
Application Procedures
The application deadline is
February 1. Applications are reviewed annually in the spring for
the following fall semester, which begins in mid-August each year.
All application materials must be
received by February 1, including:
- Completed online
application form, including your personal statement, along with the
$60 application fee.
- Official transcripts from all
colleges and universities attended, sent by the registrar at those
institutions.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
test scores, sent directly from the Educational Testing Service.
- TOEFL scores sent by the testing
agency (international applicants only).
- Three letters of recommendation
submitted using the form provided within the online application
system. At least two letters should be written by faculty at colleges attended by the applicant who
are familiar with the student's academic and research capabilities.
Professional references only; letters from personal friends and
family members will not be considered.
- Please note that transcripts
and test scores take 4-6 weeks to reach us; please plan accordingly.
Official transcripts and test scores should be mailed
to the Director of Enrollment for Health Professions at the address
shown below. If you experience technical difficulties or related
problems in completing your online application, please contact:
Rose Mwayungu
Director of Enrollment for Health Professions
Attn: Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program
Eastern Virginia Medical School
700 W. Olney Road
Norfolk, VA 23507-1607
Tel: (757) 446-7153/7096
Fax: (757) 446-8915
mwayunra@evms.edu
For more information about the Ph.D.
program, please contact:
Program Director, Earl Godfrey, Ph.D.
Department of Pathology and Anatomy, EVMS
Email:
godfreew@evms.edu
Biomedical Sciences Program Office
Leah Solomon, Administrator
Email:
biomedsci@evms.edu
Phone: (757) 446-5944
Fax: (757) 446-6179
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