Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

Graduate training in the biomedical sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine encompasses the Integrated Biomedical Sciences, PhD degree programs, master’s and certificate programs, and training resources and opportunities for postdoctoral scholars and fellows.

Medical students interested in research may find information at:  MD/PhD Program, Research Opportunities for Medical Students, and Research Training Programs.

Faculty seeking supplemental research training may find information at:  Faculty Resources, Research Training Programs, and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science.

PhD Degree Programs

Admission to PhD programs in the UK College of Medicine is primarily through the Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS), the first year curriculum for the seven doctoral programs listed below. 

• Integrated Biomedical Sciences
• Anatomy and Neurobiology
  
• Graduate Center for Nutritional Sciences
  
• Graduate Center for Toxicology
  
• Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics
  
• Molecular and Biomedical Pharmacology
  
• Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  
• Physiology

In addition, students may apply and be admitted directly to the PhD programs in Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology.

Master of Science Degree Programs

MS in Medical Sciences
MS in Nutritional Sciences
MS in Toxicology

Certificate Programs

Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science
Graduate Certificate in Anatomical Sciences Instruction
Graduate Certificate in Medical Behavioral Science
Graduate Certificate in Physiology Teaching

Postdoctoral Resources

Supported by the Postdoctoral Resource Office, the Postdoctoral Advisory Committee provides resources for postdocs, faculty and staff.  These include the Postdoctoral Development Seminar Series and the Postdoctoral Research Seminar series that offer training in ethics and in professional competencies needed for career advancement. [Note: Applications for postdoctoral training are made directly to individual mentors.]