Graduate Studies
The Biomedical Sciences Program provides focused training in inflammation and infectious disease, neuroscience, or molecular and cellular biology.
Degrees Offered
We offer three graduate programs in biomedical sciences. Visit the program pages to learn more about admissions requirements, tuition and fees and how to apply.
- Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)
- Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.)
- Doctor of Medicine/Biomedical Sciences (M.D./Ph.D.)
Curriculum
The overall goals of the curriculum are to develop core competencies in:
- Regulatory and Ethical Standards
- Communication
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Scientific Method
Several core courses provide the foundation for these competencies: BIMD501, BIMD502, BIMD 510, BIMD 516, and BIMD 518.
BIMD501 and BIMD502 are advanced, student-driven courses that provide students the opportunity to acquire biomedical sciences content in the context of discovery and application-based learning and will normally be taken during a student’s first year of graduate school. BIMD 510 (Basic Biomedical Statistics) and BIMD 516 (Responsible Conduct in Research) are also taken in the first year. BIMD518 (Grant Writing) will normally be taken during a student’s second year and will provide advanced education in scientific writing, particularly in the arena of grant applications.
Year One
Fall Semester
- BIMD501 – Scientific Discovery I – 6 credits
- BIMD516 – Responsible Conduct in Research – 2 credits
- Journal Club(s) – required attendance in at least one, no credit or grade
- Seminar(s) – required attendance, no credit or grade
- Laboratory Rotations – required, no credit or grade
- Biosafety/Radiation Safety/HIPAA – required, no credit or grade
Spring Semester
- BIMD502 – Scientific Discovery II – 6 credits
- BIMD510 – Basic Biomedical Statistics – 2 credits
- Journal Club(s) – required attendance in at least one, no credit or grade
- Seminar(s) – required attendance, no credit or grade
- Laboratory Rotations – required, no credit or grade
- Select Advisor (following last rotation)
- Form student Faculty Advisory Committee
- Submit Program of Study
Year Two
Fall/Spring Semesters
- Journal Club(s) – required attendance in at least one, no credit or grade
- Seminar(s) – required attendance, no credit or grade
- Research seminar - required
- Advisory Committee meeting - required
- Research – credit as necessary
- BIMD518 - Grant writing – 2 credits
- Electives – 6 credit minimum over entire graduate career
Summer
- Comprehensive Examination
- Advancement to candidacy
Year Three and Beyond
- Journal Club(s) – required attendance in at least one, no credit or grade
- Seminar(s) – required attendance, no credit or grade
- Research seminar – required yearly
- Advisory Committee meeting – required yearly
- Research – credit as necessary
- Electives – as needed
- Dissertation – 6 credits
Teaching/Research Assistantship
Stipend
Students accepted into the program with a Graduate Research Assistantship will receive an annual stipend as long as they are in good academic standing.
Tuition Waiver
Students will receive a full tuition waiver each semester they are enrolled through the department as long as they are in good academic standing.
Employment Opportunities
Students admitted with a Graduate Research Assistantship will receive an annual stipend and be required to work up to 20 hours per week.
National Postdoctoral Association Membership
All Biomedical Sciences graduate students are eligible for an Affiliate Membership to the NPA.
New students, please contact Michael Ullrich at michael.ullrich@UND.edu once your UND email address is active for your NPA login info.