Program Overview

Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program

The Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program at the University of North Dakota is designed to prepare students for a career in biomedical research. This program bridges the gap between the laboratory bench and the patient's bedside, allowing students to investigate and explore the processes that govern the functioning of molecules, cells, and organisms in health and disease.

Program Details

• Program Type: Doctoral Degree
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 5 years
• Credit Hours: 90

Why Earn a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences?

The innovative training offered by this program provides students with the core competencies needed to be successful, along with practical experiences and skill sets required for a career in academic science. Students collaborate with accomplished faculty to conduct internationally recognized research in areas such as:

• Addiction
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease
• Epigenetics
• Host-pathogen interactions
• Lipid metabolism
• Neuroscience
• Obesity

UND's Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Programs

The program offers several unique opportunities, including:

• Contributing to research at one of the nation's premier facilities for the study of drug addiction and neurodegenerative diseases
• Utilizing advanced technology at the 20,000-square-foot Center for Biomedical Research
• Receiving a university stipend for accepting a teaching or research assistantship
• Networking with colleagues through the Biomedical Graduate Student Association
• Prioritizing education and professional development with small class sizes and a favorable student-to-faculty ratio
• Participating in a comprehensive educational experience that combines multiple research areas

Career Opportunities

Biomedical scientists with a Ph.D. are in high demand and have low unemployment rates. Most graduates go on to conduct research in academic environments, while others join companies and organizations that rely on their research and experience. Examples of positions held by UND graduates include:

• Assistant professor at the University of Minnesota-Morris
• Assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia
• Medical Science Liaison at Boehringer Ingelheim
• Post-doctoral associate at Duke Molecular Physiology Institute
• Post-doctoral fellow at the Tufts University School of Medicine
• Senior Scientist at Velox Biosystems

Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Courses

The program includes a variety of courses, such as:

• Basic Biomedical Statistics (BIMD 510)
• Grant Writing (BIMD 518)
• Research (BIMD 590)
• Responsible Conduct of Research (BIMD 516)
• Scientific Discovery I (BIMD 501)
• Neurochemical Basis of the Nervous System (BIMD 523)

These courses provide students with a comprehensive education in biomedical sciences, preparing them for successful careers in research and academia.