Overview

Members of the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program faculty specialize in a wide range of research interests in infectious diseases and zoonoses, including cell and molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, virology, and poultry health management and disease prevention.

Objectives

The objectives of the CBSC Graduate Program at the University of Maryland are as follows:

Train students to be professional scholars and leaders of Comparative Biomedical Science in academic, government, and relevant biotech-based industries.
Advance knowledge and technology in Comparative Biomedical Science critical to improving the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
Provide students with the skills in designing scientific research, analyzing and interpreting data, publishing research findings, and presenting data to scientific and public audiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Recombinant Viral Vectors
Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
Molecular Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Use of Genomics and Proteomics in Infectious Disease
Viral Pathogenesis
Immunology of Infectious Diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

24 if entering with a master's degree, 36 with bachelor's

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 90 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with a minimum degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in a biological science or related field of study are eligible for admission to the VMSC Graduate Program.
A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or better).
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional. Applicants who have GRE scores are encouraged to submit.
Statement of Purpose
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TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
CV/Resume
Description of Research/Work Experience

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5008 USD / year

≈ 5008 USD / year
Out-of-State

5008 USD / year

≈ 5008 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2341 USD / year

≈ 2341 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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