Ph.D. in Biomedical Science

The University of Iowa (UI) Carver College of Medicine is at the forefront of biomedical science, consistently ranking among the top public research institutions in the country in research activity, federal funding, graduate education, and core facility support.

Students from diverse backgrounds seeking a Ph.D. in a Biomedical Science field apply for admission through the umbrella Biomedical Science Program. The Biomedical Science Program has more than 300 faculty members, supporting seven Ph.D. subprograms and six related biomedical Ph.D. programs. Through common didactics, immersive research experiences, and professional development and career skills training, the Program helps graduate students prepare for successful careers as researchers, educators, and future leaders of the international biomedical workforce.

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Students come to Iowa to study medicine in a program that uses case-based learning as the basis of their education. With its emphasis on problem-solving skills, early exposure to patients, and enhanced community-based experiences, UI medical students typically earn impressive scores on Step 1 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination and successfully “match” with top-quality residency programs around the country.

The College is part of the University of Iowa Health Care—a fully integrated academic medical center, which also includes the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, and University of Iowa Physicians, the largest multi-specialty group practice in Iowa. As the state’s only comprehensive academic medical center, UI Health Care is committed to world-class patient care, biomedical research, and medical education.