Translational Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D.

For application instructions, application tips and frequently asked questions, visit the Ph.D. How to Apply webpage.

The following materials are required for admission to the Ph.D. in Translational Biomedical Sciences program.

• Online Graduate Application
• $50.00 non-refundable application fee
• Transcripts from each college and/or university attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Personal Statement
• Writing Sample, optional
• English Proficiency scores, if applicable

The Ph.D. core curriculum will provide students with a fundamental knowledge of cutting-edge biomedical science combined with an understanding of how to practically apply this knowledge to research and the business world. The program requires a minimum 110 credit hours usually completed over 4-5 years.

• Required Courses – 28 hours
• Elective Courses – 12 hours
• Required Research – 70+ hours

Visit the catalog for a detailed description of course requirements.

Funding Your Graduate Education

Cost of attendance and funding opportunities are integral to your decision to attend graduate school. Georgia State is proud to offer a variety of funding opportunities, such as assistantships and fellowships.

The institute provides funding opportunities in the form of Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs). All accepted doctoral students are guaranteed a GRA appointment, which includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend.

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More than ever, there is an urgent need for translating advances in basic biomedical sciences from the laboratory into new clinical therapies for human diseases. To meet this challenge, the Translational Biomedical Sciences (TBMS) Ph.D. program will educate a new cadre of biomedical scientists who will be ideally trained to enter the biomedical research and health professions workforce.

Students are provided a unique educational experience with a strong focus on multidisciplinary training and professional development. These experiences address unmet needs in advancing fundamental and innovative biomedical research that can be translated into improvements in human health. Graduates of the TBMS Ph.D. program will be poised to become societal leaders who contribute to the cutting-edge knowledge base and fuel a growing and rapidly evolving economy in Georgia and across the nation.