A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Overview
- CIP
- 51.1401
- Catalog edition
- 0005
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- The Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program is intended to train students in the most modern approaches to biomedical research, and to assist with development of analytical, technical, oral, and written communication skills, which allow students to become independent investigators of the most important and challenging problems in biomedical research. Students are provided with a supportive atmosphere where they can find role models and advisors to emulate in the development of their research skills and begin acculturation into the biomedical research community. Courses introduce students to the body of information most important to their subsequent research endeavors and other educational activities facilitate the development of independent learning skills. Students are assisted with formulation of career goals and pathways which best utilize their individual talents and skills. Mayo Clinic’s Ph.D. program places heavier emphasis on research training than on course work. This philosophy is a natural outgrowth of the institution’s long history as a center for investigation in the life sciences. Courses are, nevertheless, an integral part of the Ph.D. program providing the intellectual foundation necessary for a well-rounded scientist. A minimum of 66 credits is required of all Ph.D. students matriculating 2020 and forward; 42 for matriculants prior to 2020. (Difference now granting credit for Predoctoral Research course registration vs. no credit.) Mayo Clinic’s graduate level courses in specific disciplines of the basic sciences will be adequate preparation for most students. All Ph.D. candidates must complete at least two years of full-time course registration at Mayo to be eligible for the degree. Admission Appointment Requirements Candidates for the Ph.D. Program must meet the following eligibility requirements: Completion of a bachelor's degree, preferably in the biological or physical sciences, from an accredited institution. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. GPAs from graduate degrees may also be considered for competitive candidates if improvement of academic record is evident. Applications are considered only if submitted within the application submission window of September 1 - December 1 each year, for appointment in the following academic year. See also Admissions and Application Process . Degree conferral before the program begins (program begins in July) The Ph.D. program does consider international applicants who can demonstrate proof of English language proficiency. See also international applicant information . Suggested undergraduate coursework: Applicants to our Ph.D. program are encouraged to have completed coursework with demonstrated proficiency (B average or above) in their math and science courses. Additionally, advanced courses in biology, chemistry, and physiology are encouraged. Applicants interested in applying to the Biomedical Engineering and Physiology Track are advised to take courses in quantitative science and engineering, such as signal processing, computer science, and instrumentation. Authority to make appointments rests with the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Education Committee. Falsifying or omitting information on or accompanying the application may disqualify an applicant from admission or subject a student to dismissal. The application and supporting documents become the property of MCGSBS upon receipt. The average number of years to degree is 5.2. Inquiries regarding admission to the MCGSBS Ph.D. Program should be sent to this inquiry form . Admissions/Financial Support PhD students are fully supported through a guaranteed internal fellowship for five years, eliminating the need to identify a faculty member to provide financial support. The annual base stipend for PhD students funded by Mayo Clinic for the 2025-2026 academic year is $42,642, deposited electronically bi-monthly in the student’s bank of choice. The annual tuition fee is waived in full ($27,000). Appointment and funding are conditional on remaining actively enrolled in the program, continuously meeting the qualifications, standards and requirements of the program and track. Funding may consist of graduate school, external fellowships and/or internal scholarships. Students are appointed for five years with designated program start and end dates. If required training exceeds the appointment length, a request for extension may be made for consideration. All extension requests require graduate school approval and funding to cover all student costs during the extension period are typically paid by the student’s advisor. Training must be completed within a maximum of seven years, regardless of funding availability. Students who enter MCGSBS with pre-awarded Mayo department/division funding will continue under the terms of any such arrangements throughout the duration of their PhD training. Transfer Credits A total of 21 credits may be transferred into the Ph.D. Program. For more details, see the Credit Conversion, Transfer, Waiver, and Substitution Policy on the MCGSBS Policies and Procedures intranet site. MGS Curriculum The MGS curriculum has been designed to provide a common fundamental knowledge base and technical language that support multiple discipline-specific, advanced fields.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 173957
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_173957_0881da7b_1
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Summer - 1st Year
5 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 3
- Statistics RequirementNot resolved to a course1
Summer/Fall - 2nd Year
2 items
- 2
- 1
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