Program Overview

Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

The Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers various programs for students pursuing a career in biomedical sciences.

Academics

The school provides a range of academic programs, including:

• PhD Biomedical Sciences
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology
  • Biophysical, Chemical and Computational Biology Pathway
  • Cancer Biology
  • Immunology and Microbiology Program
  • Interdisciplinary Graduate Program
  • Millennium PhD
  • Neuroscience
  • Population Health Sciences
  • RNA Therapeutics and Biology
  • Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology
  • Translational Science
• MD/PhD
• Master of Science Clinical Investigation
• Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
• Outreach Programs
• Courses
• Credit Hour Policy

Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program

The Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is designed to broaden the pool of well-trained postbaccalaureates who will transition into and complete rigorous biomedical, research-focused doctoral degree programs in biomedical fields.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the PREP, applicants must:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
2. Have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution prior to the start of the program, but no more than three years before starting the PREP
3. Intend to pursue doctoral study in the biomedical sciences and will apply to relevant PhD programs the fall of the PREP year

Application Process

Complete applications include:

• Submitted application (no fee is required)
• Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended
• Resume
• Personal Statement
  • Detailing personal experience, including academic preparedness, any previous research experience, motivation for pursuing graduate study, and career aspirations
  • Describing a time when an obstacle was overcome in academic, research, or personal life, and any lessons learned from that experience
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess past academic and research performance and prospective success in graduate school Note: The GRE is not required nor considered.

Admissions

The admissions process for the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences includes:

• Admissions Requirements
• Funding
• Admissions FAQs
• Technical Standards
• Core Competencies

Student Community

The school provides a supportive community for students, with:

• Overview
• Student Demographics
• Doctoral Degree Completion Data
• Student Accomplishments
  • Publications
  • External Awards for Research Training
  • Morningside Awards for Scholarship, Education, and Community Service
• Student Organizations
• Life in Worcester

Career & Professional Development

The school offers resources for career and professional development, including:

• Career Development Center
• Career Outcomes
  • Initial Career Outcomes for PhD Graduates
  • Current Career Outcomes for Basic Biomedical Science PhD Graduates
  • Current Career Outcomes for Population Health Sciences PhD Graduates
  • Current Career Outcomes for MD/PhD Graduates
  • Current Career Outcomes for MSCI Graduates
  • Current Career Outcomes MS
• Federally-Funded Training Programs
• Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)

Faculty & Research

The school has a faculty of renowned researchers and provides access to research core facilities, including:

• Program and Pathway Directors
• Faculty
• Research Core Facilities