Features
The Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine program at Thomas Jefferson University brings together faculty members across disciplines to offer students opportunities to craft their thesis research in a vibrant scientific environment with state-of-the-art facilities.
Students' research and education is fully supported through NIH training grants, endowed fellowships, investigator-initiated research grants, or individual graduate fellowships. The students also receive financial support to present their research findings at regional, national, and international scientific conferences.
Graduates of the program have gone on to successful research careers in both academia and industry.
Programme Structure
Major research themes within the program:
- Musculoskeletal Biology
- Liver Disease, Surgery and Transplantation
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Mitochondrial Metabolism & Pathology
- Neurodegenerative & Vision Disorders
- Fibrosis & Matrix Biology
- Computational & Systems Biology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent upon evaluation of international transcripts prior to the start of the program.
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is recommended.
- Applicants are required to submit an official transcript for their highest earned degree.
- Personal statement, résumé and letters of recommendation.
Tuition Fees
- International: 39,545 AUD / year (≈ 27,798 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,545 AUD / year (≈ 27,798 USD / year)
- Domestic In-State: 39,545 AUD / year (≈ 27,798 USD / year)
Living costs
Philadelphia, United States: 1,868–3,249 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
