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APPLICATION TO THE IBGP NO LONGER REQUIRES GRE SCORES

The Interdisciplinary Biomedical Graduate Program is designed to:

  • Provide state-of-the-art Research Training that connects 4 key disciplines
  • Build strong mentor-mentee relationships that promote the individual development of graduate students
  • Empower graduate students to explore career opportunities and plan for the long-term
  • Develop professional skills tailored to the individual needs and goals of graduate students

university on the move

4th
in NIH funding among educational institutions and affiliates. - NIH FY 2019
13th
among top medical schools in terms of research excellence - US News and World Report 2019
12
NIH funded T32 training grants that enrich the IBGP environment
16th
in total research and development expenditures in 2017, totaling $940 million - NSF
14th
globally in the 2019 Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities - Higher Education Evaluation & Accreditation Council of Taiwan

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Research
Research

Research rotations provide an opportunity to experience  individual laboratory environments, including the techniques being used in the laboratory ant the research questions being addressed

Practical Skills
Practical Skills

Development of critical thinking skills is emphasized through an evaluation of experimental evidence and reading ofthe primary literature. Problem-solving and principles in biomedical research are integrated through the analysis of mechanisms underlying biological phenomena.

Mentoring
Mentoring

A strong sense of community and support is the mainstay of the program. Mentors assigned by the program guide students through the selection of their first year research rotations and courses.