Located on Mercer School of Medicine’s Macon, Columbus and Savannah campuses, the PhD in Biomedical Sciences prepares you for research-driven careers in academia, biotechnology or clinical science.
Through a small cohort and collaborative environment, you’ll gain teaching experience and faculty mentorship. You’ll also develop the critical-thinking and research skills needed for success as a biomedical scientist. Eligible students may receive a full tuition scholarship and a $25,000 annual stipend.
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Biomedical Sciences students can use the School of Medicine’s state-of-the-art core facilities on the Columbus, Macon and Savannah campuses. The facilities offer equipment for microscopy, flow cytometry and molecular biology research.
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You’ll have access to an interprofessional research conference with students and faculty from Mercer’s School of Medicine and College of Pharmacy. Through this experience, you gain valuable insight sharing your research, engaging with the academic community, and learning from an invited keynote speaker.
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