BS in Biomedical Sciences/PhD in Biomedical Research

The combined B.S. to Ph.D. Biomedical Research program was developed between Joan C. Edward School of Medicine Office of Research and Graduate Education and Marshall University College of Science to attract the best and brightest high school students interested in a career in biomedical research to Marshall University. In this accelerated format, students have the opportunity to earn both degrees in just seven years, rather than the traditional eight to nine years it takes to complete them separately.

Developing the BS/PhD program fits with Marshall’s overall strategies to increase recruitment from other regions of the country, provide graduate program opportunities to students considering Marshall for their undergraduate education and help attract students that have an interest in the research fields to Appalachia and West Virginia.

High School Requirements

Application Process

Applicants must first apply and be accepted to Marshall University. Required Undergraduate Admissions Materials are as followed..

Visit Marshall University Undergraduate Admissions website for more information. If you would like visit Marshall University, please visit their Schedule a Campus Visit website for more information. 

Admissions Requirements 

During the first three years of the BS portion of the program, students are responsible for their tuition and fees. Information about student financial assistance, including a number of merit-based scholarships, available through Marshall University may be found on Marshall University Student Financial Assistance Website. 

During the four years of the PhD portion of the curriculum, students will receive the following:

Some program advantages are:

Vice Dean, Office of Research & Graduate Education 
Phone: (304) 691-1841
sundaramu@marshall.edu

Assistant Dean, Office of Research and Graduate Education
Phone: (304) 696-3523
egleton@marshall.edu