Overview:

The University of Michigan Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) invites you to explore your passion for science through our interdisciplinary gateway program, which coordinates admissions and first-year graduate studies for 14 doctoral programs:

• Bioinformatics
• Biological Chemistry
• Biophysics
• Cancer Biology
• Cell & Developmental Biology
• Cellular & Molecular Biology
• Human Genetics
• Immunology
• Microbiology & Immunology
• Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology
• Molecular & Cellular Pathology
• Molecular & Integrative Physiology
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology

PIBS is proud to be a part of one of the largest and most vibrant research communities in the country, consistently ranking among the top 10 schools for NIH funding. Our students enjoy access to ~500 talented faculty and their laboratories. And, PIBS offers you the flexibility and convenience of applying to any of our programs through one application.

Each program within PIBS oversees its specific requirements for coursework, preliminary examinations, and teaching experiences.  The full details are available online: https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/phd-programs/about-pibs/graduate-programs.

Key Faculty:

University of Michigan faculty are among the best in the nation, known for their trailblazing efforts across all research fields. They are often recognized by their peers and bestowed with top awards and honors. These achievements significantly contribute to our consistent record of top rankings and funding year after year.

As a PIBS student, you’ll have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by those researchers whose work interests you most. Year-one lab rotations offer an opportunity for students to further explore a research area of interest or discover a new one. Some students modify their course of study because of a lab. These rotations are an integral part of the PIBS experience—they help you identify where your passion for science lies.

Search our faculty and their research: https://www.umms.med.umich.edu/pibsfacsearch/.

Research and Labs:

Everything we do is geared toward an interdisciplinary approach to research, one that fosters collaboration and innovation among our outstanding faculty and students.

As part of the University of Michigan, PIBS is connected to a strong research community, one that is steeped in a long history of groundbreaking science. Our pioneering efforts are possible because of a dynamic environment that is traditionally well funded and supported by state-of-the-art facilities in close proximity, encouraging interdisciplinary interaction and innovation. As a PIBS student, you will benefit greatly from access to these world-class amenities—and the people associated with them.

Tuition and other Financial Information:

All PIBS students who are in good academic standing are supported financially throughout their graduate studies. Each student receives tuition, a stipend, and healthcare benefits each year.

Other benefits that lighten the burden on our students' pocketbooks:

• Free access to university and city bus systems
• Campus is fully integrated with the health system, yet also within walking distance to main campus and downtown Ann Arbor
• Plenty of student-friendly housing options
• Bike-friendly community

https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/phd-programs/about-pibs/student-life/stipend-benefits

Recognition and Awards

• Recognized among the Top 10 research medical schools (US News)
• One of the top-funded research institutions in the country, with more than $400 million in funding from the NIH
• Ann Arbor ranks 4th among "America's Most Livable Cities" (Forbes Magazine)

University/School History

The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 as one of the first public universities in the nation.

• The University of Michigan hospital was the first teaching hospital in the nation.
• Our Departments of Pharmacology and Human Genetics were the first of their kind in the United States.
• The University of Michigan was one of the first to admit female and minority students.
• The school was originally located in Detroit and relocated to its current location in Ann Arbor in 1837.
• In its first year in Ann Arbor, the University had two professors and seven students; today the University is host to approximately 24,000 undergraduates, 14,000 graduate students, and 2,800 faculty members.

Ann Arbor is a unique community where myriad cultures converge to create a distinctive dynamic.  It’s a great place to visit, and even better place to live.

The University not only attracts esteemed faculty from around the world, but also hosts a wide range of cultural events promoting local and visiting artists, musicians, writers and celebrities.

Other Information

In addition to the PIBS First Year Curriculum, a major advantage of PIBS is the opportunity to enroll in a number of certificate programs made possible through the Rackham Graduate School, or to pursue a dual degree.

Students who choose to augment their studies with a certificate or dual degree from a participating school within the University of Michigan find that doing so not only enhances their education, but also increases their marketability.

Certificate Programs

• Cellular Biotechnology Training Program
• Cognitive Science and Cognitive Neuroscience Program
• Graduate Teacher Certificate
• Nanoscience & Technology
• Program in Entrepreneurship
• Science, Technology and Public Policy
• Science, Technology and Society

Dual Degree Programs

• Embedded Master of Arts in Statistics
• Microbiology & Immunology / Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology

https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/phd-programs/about-pibs/pibs-curriculum/certificates-dual-degrees

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