Biomedical Sciences
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    Biomedical Sciences

    Auburn University
    Auburn University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Auburn
    University Rank:#851
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 50,230 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 16, 2023
    Biomedical Sciences

    About

    Degree Programs:

    • Biomedical Sciences – MS
    • Biomedical Sciences – PhD

    All graduate faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine participate in a college-wide graduate program leading to the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees in Biomedical Sciences (BMS or VBMS for curriculum descriptions). Participating departments are: Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology (APP); Clinical Sciences (DCS); and Pathobiology (PATHO).

    Applicants to the program are required to meet entrance standards established by the College's Graduate Program Committee, the Graduate School, and their intended area of study. Either a baccalaureate degree or the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent is required for admission.

    The three departmental programs represent the gateway to areas of concentration. The ten BMS concentrations (MS and PhD programs unless otherwise stated): Anatomy (APP), Animal Genetic Disease (PATHO), Animal Parasitology (PATHO), Clinical Sciences (including all DCS Residency Programs, MS only), Infectious Disease (PATHO), Molecular Oncology (multidisciplinary through PATHO), Pathology (Anatomic and Clinical; PATHO), Pharmacology (APP), Physiology (APP), and Veterinary Sports Medicine (DCS, MS only). The BMS program offers specific enrichment activities including seminars and journal clubs, training in grant writing, participation in scientific meetings, and opportunities to present results of research at national and international meetings.

    A graduate student advisory committee is appointed by the dean of the Graduate School for each student upon recommendation of the college's Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. The student's faculty adviser usually serves as the chair of this committee, and the remaining members, selected from the graduate faculty, should have expertise relevant to the student's area of study. The advisory committee develops a plan of study which must be submitted to the college's Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies for approval and then to the dean of the Graduate School. Study programs are designed to meet the student's needs and interests while featuring research training and assuring a strong background in biochemistry, biophysics and/or molecular biology. Original research is required for all BMS graduates. Courses must be selected in conformity with the regulations of the college's BMS Graduate Program Committee and the Graduate School. For additional information, visit: https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/.

    A dual degree program (DDP) allows students to pursue DVM and graduate degrees simultaneously in a time-and content-integrated manner. Graduates, particularly DVM/PhD graduates, will have strong backgrounds both in veterinary medicine and research so as to be well prepared for successful careers in academia, industry and/or specialty clinics. For the DDP program, students must be admitted into the College of Veterinary Medicine program via application to the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and to the graduate program via application to the Auburn University Graduate School. Students already admitted to the Graduate School may apply for admission to the DVM program in order to gain entry to the combined degree program. Such students must meet specific criteria to be allowed to pursue this course of study (https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/).

    Disciplines

    Graduate School

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
    • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test if required by the department. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005.
    • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for Management, Finance, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy programs. Auburn’s GMAT institution codes are:
    • Successful international applicants must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper version (pBT), 213 on the computer version (cBT), and 79 on the internet version (iBT). Additionally, successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the iBT. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005. Auburn will also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

      International applicants required to submit a language test score have several options of certifying their English proficiency.

      The TOEFL or IELTS will be the only accepted language proficiency tests for admission to Auburn University Graduate School. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.

      ETS has also created the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition to meet the needs of students who are unable to take the test in a test center due to COVID-19. The test is taken on your own computer at home and is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Visit The TOEFL Tests (ets.org) for more information.

    • Up to three (3) letters of recommendation may be required by the department. Applicants should contact the department to find out, first, if letters are required. If so, how many? And how should these letters be submitted?
    • International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship if accepted into a graduate program, proof of a comprehensive medical insurance plan and submit an Official Statement Of Finance for International Students Form for 2023-2024. For more information, review our International Instructions.
    • One official transcript of all undergraduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. If an Auburn University transcript, the Graduate School will acquire the transcript for you. Official electronic transcripts from domestic institutions may be sent to [email protected].
    • International applicants should provide an official original language transcript and final diploma/certificate(s) accompanied by a certified English translation of each document.
    • Application fee payment: $60 for domestic students; $70 for international students. The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
      • Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
      • Full-time Auburn University employees
      • Alabama HBCU applicants from the following schools (first 300 received per year): Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities, Concordia, Miles, Stillman and Talladega Colleges, Oakwood & Tuskegee Universities – submit copy of school ID
      • Ronald McNair Scholars – must submit a memo from sponsoring institution
      • Florida A&M Feeders Program – must submit a memo from Faculty sponsor
      • GEM applicants – must submit a copy of their GEM application
      • Active Duty Military – with a letter confirming duty
      • Applying for an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived

      To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation to the Graduate School.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply

    Auburn University is pleased to offer this Web-based application in order to make our application process as easy and convenient as possible.

    This application is part of the ApplyYourself Application Network. You will receive a PIN and Password so that you can return to work on your application over several sessions. Your information is transmitted through a secured server and is kept confidential until you submit your application. Only after you submit your application will it be available for review by the Graduate School Admissions Office.

    When you have completed your application and are ready to submit it, you can pay your application fee online via credit card. No application will be processed until the application fee is paid. However, Auburn University employees and current graduate students are exempted from the application fee requirement. A complete list of eligible application fee exemptions may be found in the Application Instructions section of the application.

    Please carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can submit your application once. If you have to update any information you have submitted, please notify the Graduate School Admissions Office at once.

    To get started on your application, click “create account” to the right to establish your pin and password. To submit multiple applications, you must create an account for each application. If you are trying to access an existing account and have forgotten your PIN or password, click “Forgot your PIN or Password?”. You will be emailed the login information and will be able to reset the password.

    Best of luck. We look forward to reviewing your application.
    Biomedical Sciences
    Auburn University
    Auburn University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Auburn

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