Basic Medical Sciences/Cancer Research, PHD

About the Program

The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) combines the personal attention of a small department, with a unique breadth of training. BMS offers graduate study leading toward a master’s degree and a doctoral degree. The department also offers a combined degree/dual degree option for students in the DVM professional curriculum.

Because of its size, the BMS graduate program is ideal for students who wish to do their graduate work in a department that allows time and opportunity for individual attention and close student-advisor mentoring relationships.

Opportunities are available for combining teaching in the professional DVM curriculum with dissertation research. This combination of research and teaching experience helps create a highly employable graduate, especially for those who are considering careers in academia.

Dual-Title PhD in Cancer Research: Students can participate in an immersive experience at the forefront of cancer research and education. Purdue University Institute of Cancer Research (PICR) offers a Dual-Title PhD Program in Cancer Research, a unique opportunity for aspiring scholars to distinguish themselves in the dynamic field of cancer research. Applications are accepted at any time during the completion of their degree. Each applicant will be thoroughly reviewed by the PICR Committee for Academic and Career Success, led by the committee’s associate director.

As cancer continues to pose complex challenges, the demand for experts in this field has never been higher. Graduates from a degree program focused on cancer are poised for diverse and rewarding career opportunities in academia, industry, private NGOs, and government sectors. However, those with a Dual-Title PhD in cancer research, in combination with one of Purdue University’s established degree programs, elevate their profile as scholars and researchers with a specific disciplinary focus coupled with an in-depth understanding of cancer.

Program Website: Basic Medical Sciences

Program Website: Cancer Research

Program Requirements

XX Credits Required

Cancer Research Requirements for Dual Title

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