Ph.D. in Biomedical Science
Introduction
The goal of the Ph.D. graduate program in Biomedical Science at the
University of Connecticut Health Center is to educate
individuals dedicated to pursuing careers as scientists and
scholars in biological and biomedical science in a wide variety
of settings including academia, the private sector and in
government service. To achieve this goal an academic environment
is maintained which fosters creative thinking and supports
programs leading to excellence in scholarship, research and
teaching. The program is dedicated to quality education tailored
to the needs of the individual student.
The Health Center is the health sciences campus of the
University. It is home to a division of the Graduate School, the
School of Medicine and the School of Dental Medicine. The Health
Center offers a wide range of educational and research
opportunities and has a talented faculty who are pursuing
exciting and innovative research on contemporary problems in
biology and medicine.
Program Description: Courses, Research Rotations and Thesis
Laboratory Selection
Based on the students’ interests, an advisory committee is
assembled which helps to guide them in their selection of
courses and laboratory research rotations. Typically students in
their first year take a mixture of course work and journal
clubs. In addition they engage in three laboratory research
rotations. These experiences enable students to gain familiarity
with ongoing work at the Health Center in their areas of
interest and obtain a sound foundation for future study.
Finding a Lab for Research Rotations
First year students seeking options for lab rotations can
search for labs in several different ways. Faculty are organized
below under Areas of Concentration, as well as Thematic Research
Areas.
A comprehensive listing of available labs can be found in the
Ph.D. Lab Rotation Availability page. Additionally,
student looking for a specific faculty member by name may also
search the Full Faculty Listing page.
Areas of Concentration
Over 100 laboratories are available for graduate student
research rotations and doctoral thesis research. After the first
year students select a thesis laboratory and affiliate with one
of seven Areas of Concentration:
These Areas of Concentration are designed to assist the
student in obtaining competency in their desired area of study.
Thematic Research Areas
In addition to the Areas of Concentration, a list of the
Health Center faculty organized by thematic research areas is
given below. A faculty member may be listed in up to four
thematic research areas.
In addition to the course of study described above, highly
motivated students who wish to become better equipped to
identify research problems with direct relevance to human
disease may apply at the time of initial application to an
enrichment program known as the Biomedical Scholars Track. |
 "My Ph.D. education has prepared me for an exciting
career using a variety of scientific disciplines. During
my studies, I attended numerous scientific meetings,
interacted extensively with our diverse faculty,
participated in the Biomedical Scholars Track enrichment
program, and traveled to Australia for some of my
dissertation work. Over the years, the faculty guided me in my research
and offered me constant support and encouragement,
making even some of my toughest scientific challenges
enjoyable to solve. My advisor's scientific knowledge,
confidence and enthusiasm for research challenged me to
be the best scientist I can be. He also encouraged me to
undertake non-scientific challenges, such as becoming
president of the Graduate Student Organization. UCHC
provides the perfect balance for an outstanding graduate
school experience."
Brianna Sollod McFarland, Ph.D., 2006
Genetics and Developmental Biology Area of Concentration
Senior Business Analyst for
Monsanto |
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