Prospective Trainees
Prospective Graduate Students
Graduate programs in the Medical School are specialized units that provide an exceptional quality of training in diverse disciplines of biomedical sciences, spanning 11 different programs.
Most of our programs offer predoctoral/PhD training, with some offering Master's (MS) degree graduate training. In addition, the Medical School offers joint MD/PhD degrees through the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP; Read more here). Typical deadlines for our doctoral programs fall in late November/early December for enrollment during the following Fall semester.
Admission to these graduate programs includes a commitment to provide the total stipend, tuition, and fees for most incoming doctoral students for their first year. In addition, the Medical School demonstrates a commitment to providing dedicated space for all of our program's educational, student and administrative activities, and a yearly budget that demonstrates the College's commitment to diversity recruitment and retention, as well as to career development.
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Graduate Programs in the Medical School
- Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics
- Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics
The Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MPaT) Master's Program and PhD Program have approximately 50 faculty members and 50 graduate students engaged in basic and translational research on the ways cellular biology is affected by drugs and other chemicals
The Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology (MICaB) Graduate Program offers a highly collaborative environment, with faculty who are committed to fostering students’ growth as a scientist.
Rehabilitation science focuses on research related to human function and minimizing the impact of disabilities. The Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Science aims to provide a high-quality educational experience to train future rehabilitation scientists. Students receive a strong foundation in research methodology and a working knowledge of the importance of a collaborative approach to the scientific process.
The Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology & Genetic Graduate Program emphasizes basic research in the fields of genetics, cell biology and development through the use of model organisms.
The Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics Graduate Program focus on determining the molecular mechanisms that underlie biological function.
- Neuroscience
- Integrative Biology and Physiology
- Medical Physics
- Stem Cell Biology
- Biomedical Sciences MS Program
The Graduate Program in Neuroscience is a large, multidisciplinary program consisting of 100-plus faculty members from more than 25 departments and nine colleges.
The Graduate Program in Integrative Biology & Physiology (IBP) is a unique hybrid of the field of physiology, the cornerstone of biomedical research and medicine, and the fields of molecular, genetic, and cellular biology.
The Medical Physics Graduate Program prepares students for further education, teaching, and research in medical physics; to qualify to enter a medical physics residency program in radiation oncology or diagnostic radiology; and to further their education through advanced degrees, clinical training, or personally motivated continuing education.
The Master of Science Degree in Stem Cell Biology offers training in stem cell biology, a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field that rests on foundations provided by molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. Students take lecture, lab, and seminar classes in these various disciplines, in addition to stem cell biology. They interact with members of the Stem Cell Institute through participation in research seminars and journal clubs and spend a full calendar year conducting stem cell research in the laboratory of a faculty member.
The NEW Gateways to Medicine and Research Master’s Program is a recently approved umbrella program that will host its inaugural class in the fall of 2023. The Gateways MS Program is intended to provide training for students interested in boosting their application to medical school or preparing for careers in biomedical research. The program consists of two tracks: a 1-year Medical Track (non-thesis, Plan B MS) and a 2-year Research Track with thesis (Plan A MS).
A message from the Associate Director of the GPS Office
Prospective Trainees,
Thank you for visiting our webpage. Here you will find resources and information that will help you in deciding on whether the University of Minnesota Medical School is ideal for the next stage of your training in the biomedical sciences. Importantly, I and my office staff are available to answer any questions you may have. Please e-mail us at [email protected].