Minimum Admission Requirements 

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall with a 3.0 for combined science and math courses is recommended.
  • Under certain circumstances, the minimum GPA requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis. 
• Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade "C" or better.
• Completion of extensive undergraduate research or summer research.  
• No entrance exam is required, however
  
  • GRE scores may be submitted to strengthen your application. 

Prerequisite Coursework 

• Two semesters of general biology and associated laboratories.
• Two semesters of general chemistry and associated laboratories.
• Two semesters of organic chemistry and associated laboratories.
• Two semesters of physics and associated laboratories.
• One semester of biochemistry or molecular biology and associated laboratory. 

Domestic Application Process

• Submit Graduate School Application
  • Choose degree seeking, and Summer (III) as the entry term. 
• Pay non-refundable, $40, domestic application fee
  • You should receive an email with a link to submit payment within 24 hours of submitting your application. If you do not, please e-mail services@marshall.edu for assistance. You may also call to pay over the phone during regular business hours: 304-746-1901.
• Submit Official Transcripts
  • May be electronically submitted from your institution’s registrar’s office to services@marshall.edu or mailed directly from that office to: Office of Graduate Admissions, Marshall University, 100 Angus E. Peyton Drive, South Charleston, WV 25303.
• Written Statement
  • Your statement should address your educational and career goals, and why you should be admitted to the Ph.D. Biomedical Research program. 
  • Please email it directly to mubiomed@marshall.edu in addition to uploading it through the Supplemental Information Form.
• Supplemental Information Form
  • Once you choose the program to which you are applying, you will be prompted to upload unofficial documents (i.e. transcript/s, written statement, and résumé/CV).
• Three Letter of Recommendations
  • Please follow the instructions on the Supplemental Information Form and ask your referees to e-mail the letters/forms to mubiomed@marshall.edu.

International Application Process 

• Meet International Admission Requirements 
  • Requirements can or may include submitting official transcripts and evaluations, evidence of English language proficiency, affidavit of financial support, and meeting set deadline. 
  • Visit the International Admissions Webpage for their requirements. 
• Submit Graduate School Application
  • Choose degree seeking then your program.
• Pay non-refundable, $65, international application fee
  • You should receive an email with a link to submit payment within 24 hours of submitting your application. If you do not, please e-mail services@marshall.edu for assistance. You may also call to pay over the phone during regular business hours: 304-746-1901.
• Written Statement
  • Your statement should address your educational and career goals, and why you should be admitted to the Ph.D. Biomedical Research program. 
  • Please email it directly to mubiomed@marshall.edu in addition to uploading it through the Supplemental Information Form.
• Supplemental Information Form
  • Once you choose the program to which you are applying, you will be prompted to upload unofficial documents (i.e. transcript/s, written statement, and résumé/CV).
• Three Letter of Recommendations
  • Please follow the instructions on the Supplemental Information Form and ask your referees to e-mail the letters/forms to mubiomed@marshall.edu.
• Deadline to apply for International Students is March 15th. 

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Financial Assistance and Grant Opportunities 

• Accepted Biomedical Research Ph.D. students receive tuition remission, an annual stipend of $25,000, and health insurance. 
  • MU JCESOM Biomedical Research Ph.D. program does not require its students to teach within the classroom to qualify for stipend funding; this allows students to focus on the requirements of their research.
    • Opportunities for classroom instruction are available, however, and instruction in public speaking is a core element of the program. 
  • Students also have access to Marshall University’s Student Health Clinic. 
    • Students are required to pay a small amount in fees per term. For more information about these fees, please email mubiomed@marshall.edu.
• As a part of the educational process, students are expected to apply for grants.
  • Examples of some of the fellowships and local grants that Biomedical Research Ph.D. students have received are on our Student Funding Opportunities page.

Research Rotations

When entering the Biomedical Research Ph.D. program, students are required to complete rotations through a minimum of three different laboratories, each rotation consisting of at least 120 hours. These rotations help students build rapport with faculty and students, decide on their preferred area of research, and learn new research techniques. Students have the opportunity to rotate among labs within the following clusters:

• Cell Biology Research Cluster 
• Obesity and Related Diseases Cluster 
• Neurobiology and Addiction Research Center 
• Toxicology and Environment Health Research Cluster 
• Cardiovascular Disease Research Cluster

Duration of Program

Students are expected to complete the requirements of the Biomedical Research Ph.D. degree within five years. Students who possess a Master of Science (M.S) in Biomedical Research or the equivalent when admitted typically require three to four years to complete the Ph.D. degree.