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The Ph.D. in Biomedical Science at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is a customizable interdisciplinary program that bridges the gap between the laboratory bench and the patient’s bedside. Every student’s program is tailored to meet their specific learning needs.
Program Length
Five years
Start
Fall
Credit Hours
75
Applications
Accepting applications for Fall 2025
The Ph.D. in Biomedical Science at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is individually tailored to meet our students’ specific needs and research interests.
The Ph.D. in Biomedical Science program bridges basic sciences and biomedical research interests to discover and advance medically relevant knowledge, ultimately leading to improved quality of life for future generations.
The program develops the ability of graduate students to apply research skills from bench to bedside, translate fundamental discoveries into new treatments for human diseases, and prepare them for careers in academia, medical research, and biomedical and biotechnology industries.
The Ph.D. in Biomedical Science program admits students only during the fall term.
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.
Join us for our Graduate Fair Open House
Our Biomedical Science Graduate Fair Open House on Thursday, October 31, 2024, is a great opportunity to meet grad students and faculty, explore research opportunities, tour labs, get your application fee waived and enjoy a complimentary lunch.
Learn more and RSVP
Our Ph.D. in Biomedical Science program now offers a translational medicine major focusing in basic science research skills alongside a comprehensive understanding of translational clinical research. A key highlight of this program is its co-mentoring component, pairing students with one advisor in basic sciences at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and a clinical advisor from Baptist Health or a similar medical facility.
For more information, contact an advisor.
—Tiyash Parira, Ph.D., class of 2018
—Maria Lopez, Ph.D., class of 2020
—Patience Paul, Ph.D., class of 2023
Our students collaborate with our world-class professors to conduct cutting-edge biomedical research and have the option to select their own unique concentration area.
See the program curriculum
Every student in the Biomedical Science program has a personalized curriculum designed to meet their specific learning needs.
The program has a minimum number of credits in didactic courses, allowing for flexibility of elective courses to address each student’s research needs and giving them additional time in the lab working towards publications and dissertation research.
Explore the program courses
Learn more about the Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, the application process and requirements at our upcoming Graduate Fair on Wednesday, January 24.
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Students admitted into the Ph.D. program receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships and tuition support.
For more information about the Ph.D. in Biomedical Science program, contact one of the program directors or program manager.
Alvaro Estevez, Ph.D.
Professor; Program Director, Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
 772-345-4701
 alvestev@fiu.edu
 CTS 144
Nazira El-Hage, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine; Program Co-director, Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences Program
 305-348-0674
 nelhage@fiu.edu
  AHC 419E
Odalys Maria De La Rosa
Program Manager
 305-348-4372
 odelaros@fiu.edu
 AHC1-418B
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