Program Overview

PhD in Biotechnology

The PhD in Biotechnology program is a completely new approach to doctoral learning. Designed to train a robust life sciences workforce, the program will create new opportunities for commercialization and entrepreneurship by producing student-founded biotechnology startups. Graduates will gain the knowledge and technical skills needed to develop innovative biotechnology products, technologies, and solutions that will improve community quality-of-life, and standards of clinical care. Students will explore small molecule therapeutics, biologics, theranostics, diagnostics, devices, and more.

Learning Objectives

Students will learn the entrepreneurial skills needed to successfully start and grow a biotechnology start-up or join an established organization.

• Development and implementation of a business plan
  • How to build strong teams, solicit funding, and execute a commercialization strategy
  • The ability to develop product prototypes and generate "proof-of-concept" data, including clinical trial design, development, and implementation
  • Business analysis, ethics, and scientific communication
  • Executive level skills to prepare for biotechnology professions

Why Biotechnology?

• The majority of PhD graduates work in the life sciences industry.
• Learn to run your own biotechnology business.
• Biotech careers are versatile and can be found in almost every industry, including agriculture, energy, biomedical devices, and environmental.
• Gain the Biotechnology and administrative skills that will set you apart.
• Use your Biotechnology degree as the next step in your professional or medical career.

Program Details

Admissions

Curriculum

Faculty & Staff

Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

The Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences is part of the School of Health Professions.

Resources

• Orientation Checklist
• CDS Communication Request Form
• CDS SharePoint
• eLas

About UAB

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