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The minimum requirement for admission to the MBBS Graduate Program is an undergraduate degree in a biological, chemical or physical science, For thesis MS and PhD applicants a cumulative GPA of 2.7 during the BA/BS degree and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any graduate coursework is required. Requirements for the non-thesis MS in Biomedical Science can be found here . Each applicant must submit an online application that contains the following: A non-refundable $65 application fee, which must be paid by credit card Unofficial transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework A resume or

The MBBS Graduate Program offers financial assistance to graduate students through assistantships that include a stipend and a tuition waiver. Research assistantships are the most common, but some Concentrations offer Teaching assistantships. SIU also awards Fellowships on a competitive basis. Financial assistance depends on availability, the student’s qualifications and their academic status. Continued financial support is contingent upon the student’s satisfactory progress toward the degree and good academic standing. The non-thesis MS degrees in Biomedical Science and Pharmacology &

Science has increasingly become interdisciplinary and thus training that promotes knowledge across fields will prepare students for a successful future. All MBBS graduate students in the thesis MS and PhD degree pathways will begin their training by taking the following core courses. MBBS 500: Introduction to Scientific Communication MBBS 501: Advanced Scientific Communication MBBS 504: Fundamentals of Graduate Research MBBS 540: Responsible Conduct of Research While some Concentrations have required courses that are specific to their discipline (see below), the remaining credit hours can be

The Interdisciplinary Rotation is designed for students who have not decided which field of study they want to pursue for their graduate degree. This option allows high-achieving students the opportunity to explore multiple areas of research before choosing a Concentration to purse a thesis MS or PhD degree. In the application, students can select the Carbondale campus for the Anatomy & Neurobiology; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Microbiology and Molecular & Integrative Physiology Concentrations or the Springfield campus for the Cell Biology, Immunology & Cancer Biology and Pharmacology &

Springfield Resources Medical insurance Springfield medical students are assessed two fees for healthcare: Primary Care Fee – covering basic primary care visits, and basic laboratory studies and simple x-rays ordered by the primary care physician. Student Medical Extended Care Fee - Providing the SIU Student Health Insurance Plan that covers expenses such as emergency rooms, hospitalization, surgery, ambulance, specialty care, and advanced laboratory studies and imaging. Students who already have comparable health insurance coverage may request a refund of the Student Medical Extended Care fee

Why choose the MBBS program? Flexibility and customization: The MBBS program is structured under an umbrella framework, allowing you to choose research advisors and elective courses that align with your academic and professional goals. With faculty across three campuses—Carbondale, Edwardsville, and Springfield—you’ll have access to a diverse range of expertise and resources. Diverse areas of study: We offer advanced training through lectures, discussions, and laboratory research in eight distinct Concentrations. Whether you’re aiming for a career in academia, industry or health-related

Dr. Christopher McDowell, an emergency medicine physician with SIU Medicine and the medical director of the Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation, will be the first recipient of a newly created endowment for emergency medicine. Memorial Medical Center is contributing $1 million to launch the David L. Griffen, MD, PhD, Endowed Chair of Emergency Medicine. Griffen is the founding chair of the SIU Division of Emergency Medicine. “The endowment recognizes the fulfillment of Dr. Griffen’s great vision for better emergency medical care, for better education and better research in the field of

Inspiring teens toward medical careers Do you know a Springfield-area high school or junior high student who dreams of becoming a doctor? The Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program, or P 4 , gives young people a head start into medical careers and provides them with early mentors within the Springfield medical community. The after-school program is sponsored by SIU School of Medicine in partnership with Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and the Sangamon County Medical Society. Students enter P 4 when they are high school freshmen and continue through their senior year. This four-year experience