Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- at least three academic years but typically may involve four or more years of full-time study
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
Duolingo English Test: 125
TOEFL® iBT: 98
PTE Academic: 53
IELTS: 7
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Albany, United States
Disciplines
Biomedical Science
Overview
In the highly individualized PhD program in Biomedical Sciences at the University at Albany, you work with advisors to choose courses that build on your background and support your professional goals in the biomedical sciences.
Research themes include cancer biology; infection and immunity; genes and genomes; neuroscience; stem cells; structural biology; and drug discovery and therapeutics. The Department also offers special training in emerging infectious diseases and RNA biology programs developed with NIH funding.
Ultimately, you plan and conduct major biomedical research that culminates in a meaningful dissertation and scientific publications.
Career Paths
Most PhD graduates in biomedical sciences pursue post-doctoral training or employment at universities, schools of medicine and health sciences, biotechnology firms, and government research agencies such as:
- Centers for Disease Control
- National Institutes of Health
- Food and Drug Administration
- National Science Foundation
- United States Department of Agriculture
- U.S. Veterans Administration
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Laboratory Rotations in Biomedical Sciences
- Current Literature in Biomedical Sciences
- Responsible Conduct of Scientific Research
- Principles of Public Health
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 125
TOEFL® iBT: 98
PTE Academic: 53
IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Must hold a bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing
- Grade point average of 3.00 or better
- A combined total of at least 42 credits in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
- Prior research experience, either through an undergraduate experience, enhanced summer research, or post-baccalaureate degree
- Applicants are reviewed in the context of academic preparation and performance, potential for success, fit for the graduate program, as well as potential match with mentor
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 39,766 AUD / year (approx. 28,318 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,766 AUD / year (approx. 28,318 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 19,531 AUD / year (approx. 13,908 USD / year)
Living costs
Albany, United States: 1,418-2,205 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. PhD scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Sciences exist for eligible applicants, but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.