Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences
The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at Kennesaw State University is a modern, career-focused doctoral program designed to prepare the next generation of biomedical scientists for leadership roles in industry, government, healthcare, and research. KSU’s program emphasizes practical, hands-on training and direct engagement with Georgia’s rapidly growing life sciences and biotechnology sectors. Students in the program will develop advanced expertise in areas such as molecular and cellular biology, disease modeling, drug discovery, bioinformatics, translational research, and biomedical data analysis. In addition, every student will complete an immersive internship with biomedical, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, or biotechnology partners, gaining direct experience in applied research, product development, regulatory science, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Finally, students will have opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge scientific discoveries while learning how biomedical innovation moves from the laboratory into clinical and commercial applications.
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Admission Requirements
- Completed online Graduate Application
- $60 non-refundable application processing fee*
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
- Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university.
- Minimum 2.75 GPA from degree-granting institution.
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- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology or graduate degree in biomedical, chemical, or life sciences.
- GRE scores (optional)
- Statement of purpose indicating research area of interest, KSU faculty who could supervise within the area of interest, career goals, and background information relevant to succeeding in the program.
- Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional contacts
- Resume or professional vitae
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- Transformative Training - Mentored research with established faculty investigators engaged in cutting-edge biomedical and health research.
- Skills for Modern Careers - Graduates will build advanced expertise in biomedical sciences and translational research, data analytics and computational approaches, and project management and collaborative teams.
- Internships - Industry-immersive internships with leading biomedical and health partners.
- Well-Equipped Research Facilities - Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, core facilities, and research infrastructure.
- Graduate Research Assistantships – Admitted full-time students will be eligible for fully-funded Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) stipends and tuition/fee waivers through the duration of the program.
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