Overview
New Jersey is Home to One of the Nation's Top Graduate Schools in Biomedical Sciences
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is a leading research institution educating students in areas of basic science in clinical practice. With state-of-the-art research facilities that are often unmatched at other institutions, the university provides students with unique opportunities to contribute to the academic community through rigorous study and original research. The graduate school of biomedical sciences offers a wide range of masters and Ph.D. programs. Students work in conjunction with faculty members who are leaders in their fields. A focus on interdisciplinary research allows UMDNJ's students and faculty to make advances in medical fields that would be impossible without this atmosphere of collaboration. The university invites talented individuals to join this atmosphere of research and education.
Students at UMDNJ's Newark Campus Make Advances in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
The fields of microbiology and molecular genetics are closely related, and the research that takes place in these fields contributes important discoveries and advances knowledge that makes an impact on the progress of humanity. The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey is committed to research excellence and the integrated, interdisciplinary pursuit of these sciences.
In addition to interdepartmental basic science courses, graduate students in the department study clinically integrated human anatomy in a way that allows their knowledge of microbiology and molecular genetics to translate into real world advances. In the graduate school of biomedical sciences, located at UMDNJ's Newark campus, a wide variety of available Ph.D. and masters programs allow students to study and carry out research in ways that incorporate basic science, clinical studies, or the interdisciplinary integration of both.
Within the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, the graduate school of biomedical sciences stands out as a prestigious institution that challenges students to become award-winning researchers in their fields. Whether students choose to pursue concentrations in bioinformatics or stem cell biology, or to study clinically integrated human anatomy in order to synthesize various courses of study and research opportunities, the possibilities in fields related to molecular genetics and microbiology are endless.
Award-winning, Dedicated Research Faculty Help Students in Research Fields to Excellence
Any graduate program in a research-oriented scientific field must allow students to access high quality research facilities and to engage in important research alongside faculty members. This is an integral part of the graduate educational process because it trains students in the skill and art of research, which will be the most important part of their careers after graduation, as post-doctoral fellows, faculty of research institutions, or researchers in industry. The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) understands this crucial point and remains dedicated to providing students with research facilities and opportunities that surpass their expectations.
The graduate school of biomedical sciences, in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, holds an annual research symposium, which allows graduate students engaged in exciting research at the university to present their research projects in a formal environment. Additionally, state-of-the-art research facilities provide UMDNJ students with research opportunities that are not available at other universities. For example, the school's Ph.D. program in oral biology is the only program in the state of New Jersey that focuses on dental research.
Students admitted to this or any of the school's many full time Ph.D. programs work on research in conjunction with a prestigious faculty. Because full time Ph.D. students receive full tuition remission, a generous stipend, and paid health insurance, students can focus on research and contributing the best of themselves to the scientific community.
