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Biochemical Mechanisms in Medicine

A discipline of Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences

The Biochemical Mechanisms in Medicine discipline seeks to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying life processes and disease states at levels ranging from the atomic structure of proteins to the signaling networks that organize cellular behavior, and to use this understanding to develop novel therapeutics.  

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  • Academics

    Our curriculum is designed to provide students with the fundamental concepts, problem solving skills, and advanced insights necessary to navigate successfully through their research projects.

  • Admissions

    Acceptance into the IBMS program requires a bachelor's degree with a final GPA of 3.0 or above and 3 letters of recommendation.

  • Test Faculty

    Dynamic, well-funded faculty from numerous basic science and clinical departments with common research interests. 

  • Research

    Investigators use multi-disciplinary approaches to solve a wide variety of biomedical problems, often resulting in important outcomes that translate into important clinical insights.

  • Student Life

    Students receive a stipend of $30,000. Tuition, fees, and basic student health insurance are covered by the program.

  • Career Opportunities and Marketable Skills

    Typical graduates fill postdoctoral research positions in universities, biotech or pharmaceutical companies, or government research laboratories before pursuing their first independent professional position. 

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    Take a look at our current students.

Program at a glance

Biochemical Mechanisms in Medicine is a discipline of the Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences program.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree and relevant advance coursework
  • GPA no lower than 3.0
  • Submit transcripts to Office of the Registrar

Application Deadlines

  • Priority January 1
  • Final February 1

Stipend

Students receive a stipend of $30,000. Tuition, fees, and basic student health insurance are covered by the program.

Characteristics

Graduation, student, faculty and institutional statistics for the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program.

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For information on the Biochemical Mechanisms in Medicine Discipline, please contact:

David Libich, Ph.D.
Biomechanical Mechanisms in Medicine Discipline Director
210-450-8326
libich@uthscsa.edu

Diane Galvan
Biochemical Mechanisms in Medicine Discipline Coordinator
210-567-3773
galvand3@uthscsa.edu

For information on the IBMS Ph.D Program, please contact:

Michael Berton, Ph.D
IBMS Program Director
berton@uthscsa.edu

Donna Navarro, MS
IBMS Assistant Director
navarrod3@uthscsa.edu

 

Crystal Archer
"I chose to focus on biophysics & biochemistry in order to complement my current skill set so I can study biomedical problems in a deep and comprehensive manner."
Crystal Archer, Class of 2017

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