Subprograms

The University of Iowa Biomedical Science Graduate Program, under the guidance of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, is a first-year umbrella program that provides you the opportunity to explore multiple disciplines prior to affiliating with one of seven PhD programs. Explore our programs below to find the right one for you.

Cancer Biology

Comprehensive training on the molecular, cellular, and clinical aspects of cancer to prepare students for diverse career paths in the field. Continue reading

Free Radical & Radiation Biology

A unique, storied program, providing graduate students the opportunity to study cancer biology and other major human diseases through a one-of-a-kind curriculum. Continue reading

Pharmacology

A nationally recognized graduate program with a long history in pharmacology training and an outstanding track record of extramural funding and research publication. Continue reading

Cell and Developmental Biology

A graduate program striving to prepare the next generation of scientists to make ground-breaking discoveries in experimental cell and developmental biology. Continue reading

Molecular Medicine

Bringing together students with diverse research interests focused on translational projects to treat human diseases. The MMED subprogram is one of the first cross-departmental graduate programs at the University of Iowa. Continue reading

Experimental Pathology

Providing students with advanced knowledge of disease pathogenesis using cutting-edge basic and translational research skills. Continue reading

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics

A department with a long history of productive research in molecular and cellular physiology. Departmental laboratories study the structure and function of cell membranes and ion channels as well as characterization of mechanisms for signal transduction across cell membranes. Continue reading

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