Setting Benchmarks

The mission of the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences is to provide a predoctoral educational experience that will train experimentalists and scholars for a wide range of careers.

program video

UF is #1 nationally in innovation impact (George W. Bush Institute and the Opus Faveo Innovation Development consulting firm 2021)

UF is #3 nationally in best universities for tech transfer (Milken Institute)

UF is #5 nationally in PhDs awarded in Biological, Biomedical, and Health Sciences (Survey of Earned Doctorates 2020)

Why should YOU choose BMS?

Community

In this video, Ph.D. candidates Xzavier Solone (Cancer Biology), Sid Gupte (Immunology and Microbiology) and Gabriela Peguero Kushner (Molecular Cell Biology) discuss how their experiences getting involved in the Graduate Student Organization and the larger Gainesville community will help them grow as scientists

Discovery

In this video, University of Florida Ph.D. candidates Victoria Leroy (Pharmacology) and Tristan Grams (Immunology and Microbiology) discuss the curriculum structure of the College of Medicine’s Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences and how the program offers opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

Achievement

The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Florida offers a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with specialized training options. The program is supported by an academic health center which includes six health science colleges, numerous institutes and centers and world-class faculty.

Student Resources

New and Current Students

New and current Students, click here for information and resources including reporting forms, directory, and health and wellness

Concentrations

The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Florida features eight concentrations of study.

Faculty

Get to know the faculty of the eight basic sciences departments.

2023-2024 BMS Program Handbook

Research

The College of Medicine leads UF in research awards ($347 million in Fiscal Year 2022). Learn more about numerous training opportunities to expand your research portfolio and fund your academic pursuits.

Curriculum

View courses offered by semester breakdown.

Admissions

Ready to set benchmarks in biomedical research training in our graduate program? Ready to become a Gator?

Albert and Alberta on a bridge at the lake

Medical Guild Awards and Accomplishments

We host several spring competitions, including the Medical Guild Research Symposium, the Advancement to Candidacy, and Education Initiative Award.

Medical Guild - Advancement to Candidacy award recipients, Medical Guild members, and Dr. Rowe

Contact

Question, comment, request? We’re happy to help.

BMS IN THE NEWS!

2024 Medical Guild Winners

49th Annual Medical Guild Research Symposium

Natalie Johnson, Phillip Mackie, Michael Dougherty, Amy Peiper, Tara Hawkinson, Bryan Alava, Gabriela Regard-Kushner, Baylea Davenport all take home awards

bms student shout out!

Anna Rushin receives nomination for Madelyn Lockhart Award

The Madelyn Lockhart award recognizes a Ph.D. candidate for being an outstanding researcher, helping others overcome challenges, or contributed to a larger sense of community.

MENTORS OF MERIT: 2023-2024 GSMA WINNERS

The Graduate Student Mentoring Award (GSMA) applauds Grad Gators who make a positive impact through mentoring.

Graduate student receives NSF research fellowship for unique interdisciplinary approach

Jane Hsi is a second-year student in the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences

BMS FACULTY SPOTLIGHT!

Shannon Wallet, Ph.D. assumes the role as our new Assistant Dean for Biomedical Sciences

As the College of Medicine’s Graduate Education Biomedical Sciences program expands, a new initiative has been set to bring on an assistant dean to help with infrastructure to make our program one of the best & most innovative in the country.

Gemma Casadesus, Ph.D. assumes the role as our new Student Affairs Assistant Dean

As the College of Medicine’s Graduate Education expands, a new initiative has been set to focus on promoting student’s wellbeing and creating a space for student support.

Habibeh Khoshbouei, Pharm. D., Ph.D. & Malú Gámez Tansey, Ph.D. won the FDMA at the college level

The Faculty Doctoral Mentor Award(FDMA) spotlights outstanding, innovative, and effective mentoring of doctoral students through their final dissertation.

Gene therapy boosts vision in patients with inherited condition

The results in patients culminate 20 years of work by two UF Health scientists: Shannon E. Boye, Ph.D., a professor of cellular and molecular therapy in the UF College of Medicine’s department of pediatrics, and Sanford L. Boye, an associate scientist in the department of pediatrics.