Undergraduate Research
GSBS offers a 10-week, research-intensive summer program for all undergrads and a 3-week winter intersession program for students at the University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Academics
GSBS offers a range of programs designed to fit the needs of students interested in pursuing careers in biomedical sciences. Our programs prepare students for careers in academia and the biotechnology industry.
The GSBS Advantage
- Accessible faculty
- Individualized mentoring
- Interdisciplinary and translational research training
- A focus on helping each student find their career passion
- Proximity to and abundant interactions with Boston's biomedical research community.
Basic Science PhD & MS Programs
Our PhD programs provide students with a wide choice of research areas and laboratory settings for thesis work. Our faculty are particularly student-focused and are committed to graduate training.
Trainees in the PhD programs in the Basic Science Division receive full funding for the entirety of their program, including a bi-weekly stipend, a tuition scholarship, and health insurance. Dental insurance is optional. All PhD students receive 15 vacation days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 60 days of parental leave.
Our basic science MS programs are designed for students seeking additional training after the baccalaureate degree and offer excellent preparation for a career in the biotechnology industry or continued education in a PhD program.
MD/PhD Training
GSBS, in collaboration with Tufts University School of Medicine, participates in Tufts' MD/PhD program. The PhD portion of the MD/PhD program is completed at GSBS. All GSBS PhD programs are open to MD/PhD students.
Hallmarks of this program include its student-centered atmosphere, access to all PhD programs at GSBS, and full funding throughout medical and graduate training.
Our program is supported by a Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Clinical & Translational Science Programs
Our Clinical Science Division offers a range of training opportunities for those interested in clinical and translational research.
An MS and PhD in Clinical & Translational Science as well as a Certificate in Clinical & Translational Science prepare trainees for academic careers or careers in the biotechnology industry. An online Health Economics and Outcomes Research Certificate program provides an introduction to this discipline.
Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (Tufts PREP)
Tufts PREP is a one-year research apprenticeship for post-bacs interested in pursuing PhD training.
IRACDA Postdoctoral Program
Our NIH-funded IRACDA program provides talented postdoctoral scholars with the career skills needed to succeed in academic biomedical research.