PhD Programs
On completion of IBS, students select their doctoral program based on research interests and mentoring relationships in one of seven departments:
Following IBS, an additional year of departmental coursework is generally required for the Doctor of Philosophy degree, after which students must pass a qualifying examination. The most important aspect of the doctoral program is an independent research project under the direction of the student’s mentor. The PhD degree normally requires four to five years to complete. Each student’s doctoral program is tailored to the individual’s research interests and career goals based on departmental and Graduate School guidelines. Training in the use of research equipment, in oral presentations, and in multifaceted uses of computers in modern biomedical research is an integral part of every program. Our graduate students have many and diverse opportunities to interact with established investigators in their field of study, both at UK and at regional, national and international conferences where they present their research, participate in workshops and conduct research as visiting graduate students. |
