Marshall University Graduate College

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. with area of emphasis in Medical Sciences (medical school preparatory program); ;M.S. thesis b, Ph.D. an interdisciplinary program with research cluster options including Cancer Biology; Cardiova

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The key objective of the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program is to graduate students who have a broad didactic knowledge in the biomedical sciences with defined interests and specialized training in one of the following areas: Cancer Biology; Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, and Diabetes; Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenesis; Neuroscience and Developmental Biology; Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences. The program is designed to be flexible and research-oriented in order to develop the interests, capabilities and potential of all participating students for a career in one of the specialized areas of academic or industrial biomedical science. Interdepartmental collaboration in research and coursework provides each student with the opportunity to obtain a broad, diversified background in biomedical research. Additional coursework and more specialized research training are offered by faculty in individual departments to fully develop each student's ability to conduct independent research in a particular sub-discipline.

Accreditation:

Marshall University is accredited as an institution of higher learning by the Commission on Institut

Eligibility Requirements:

Marshall University graduate application w/application fee; official transcript; three letters of recommendation; GRE (or MCAT if applying for the Medical Sciences area of emphasis); written statement of educational and career goals

International Student Requirements:

Visit the Center for International Programs website: http://www.studymarshall.com/

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999