Our first-year Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) offers students a common foundation in biomedical sciences. Students do not commit to one of our eight biomedical science programs or laboratories until after completing a minimum of three lab rotations. This option allows students time to explore their interests before committing to a dissertation laboratory.
The following graduate programs accept students from our first year PiBS program:
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Cellular Physiology & Molecular Biophysics
- Human Genetics & Genomics
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology
- Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology
- Neuroscience
Students Interested in Direct Admission
Students who have a firm commitment to a particular graduate program may be accepted directly into that program. In those cases, students MUST contact the graduate program director in their area of interest for guidance before applying. Slots in this admission pathway are limited and strictly related to programmatic priorities. Applications will not be considered unless you have spoken to the graduate program director for that program.