M.D./Ph.D.
An intellectually stimulating and highly integrated educational experience leading to completion of both the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees.
Public Health
An exemplary academic environment that prepares interprofessional learners to achieve high standards of public health practice.
Dental Science
An interdepartmental program leading to the degree of Master of Dental Science which offers an opportunity for study and research in dental science, the basic life sciences, and the allied health fields.
Clinical and Translation Research
Designed to prepare health care professionals with the academic and research skills needed to be competitive for independent research.
Biomedical Science
An academic environment which fosters creative thinking and supports programs leading to excellence in scholarship, research and teaching.
D.M.D./Ph.D. Program
Designed to train individuals who are interested in pursuing research related to Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and Health and interested in careers in academic dentistry and beyond
Our Ph.D. graduate program in Biomedical Science is dedicated to quality education tailored to the needs of the individual student.Watch as Dr. Vanessa Scanlon, a graduate of that program now on our faculty, explains how it's contributed to her success.
Get to know 2023 UConn Health Graduate School Commencement speaker: Emily Fabrizio-Stover
Read UConn President Dr. Radenka Maric's CT Mirror OpEd on the importance of diverse educational communities here.
The 39th Annual Biomedical Science Graduate Student Research Day (GSRD) saw the return of an in-person poster session on July 14, 2022 for the first time in three years.
2022 MPH May graduate Danica Brown presents a poster at the MPH program's annual graduation celebration and awards ceremony
The Jackson Laboratory Collaboration
The Jackson Laboratory offers training opportunities in mammalian genetics and genomic medicine.
UConn Health Graduate School Newsletter
Learn more about UConn Health Graduate School programs in our latest newsletter: UCH Grad School Newsletter__Sept 2023
Biomedical Science PhD Program Virtual Open House
Join us on Friday, October 27 from 2-3 PM (EDT) for the UConn Health Biomedical Science Program Fall Virtual Open House. This event will provide an overview of the Biomedical Science program and admissions process, as well as a chance to hear from current students during our panel discussion.
Registration required by Wednesday, October, 25th: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73ANMClNqnkGqfY
Questions? Please contact PhdBiomed@uchc.edu
About UConn Health
UConn Health, comprising the Graduate School, School of Medicine, and School of Dental Medicine, is situated on 150 acres of wooded hilltop. Our Graduate School student body consists of students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The Graduate School at UConn Health offers programs in four fields of study – Biomedical Science, Public Health, Clinical and Translational Research, and Dental Science.
UConn Health maintains an academic environment that fosters creative thinking and provides educational opportunities tailored to the needs of individual students. Our faculty are committed to mentoring and training the next generation of scholars and scientists in a collegial and supportive environment. A variety of financial support packages are available to eligible students and affordable housing is available in several surrounding areas.
News and Announcements
Meet 2023 UConn Health Graduate School commencement Speaker Emily Fabrizio-Stover
Skeletal Biology and Regeneration Students Recognized for Research Excellence
Live Poster Session Returns to 39th Annual Biomed Sci Graduate Student Research Day
MPH Program Celebrates Graduates With Poster Session and Awards Ceremony
UConn Health's Dr. Sandra Weller Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
A Growing Public Health Mission Since 1971
Peter Setlow, at 50 Years and Counting: ‘I Really Like Doing Research’
Which Patients Benefit Most from Immunotherapy? This Tool Can Tell
UConn Health Researcher Investigates Treatment for Eye Injuries from Mass Chemical Weapons Attacks
Deleting Dysfunctional Cells Alleviates Diabetes
Governor, Lawmakers Visit UConn Health to Celebrate University’s Record-Breaking Research Funding
Podcast: Enhancing Independence in Older Adults
Unraveling Relationship Between Cytokines and Colorectal Cancer
38th Annual Graduate Student Research Day Goes Hybrid
UConn Health Researcher Investigating RNA Molecule’s Role in Bone Formation, Weakening
Researchers Show How Protein Clogs in Cellular Entrances Cause Parkinson’s Disease
UConn Health Researcher Studying Walnuts’ Ability to Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
UConn Patents Novel Combination Approach for Alzheimer’s Treatment
National Academy of Sciences Elects Two More UConn Scientists
Don’t Get Mad: For Stem Cells, Location is Destiny
There’s More Than One Way to Splice a Gene
Innovative Therapeutic Program Helps Those Living With PTSD
UConn Startup Developing Anti-Viral Drugs for Herpes, COVID-19
UConn Health Researcher Focuses on Enhanced N95 Mask Protection
Beyond UConn Health
Where can a graduate degree from UConn Health take you?
Here is just a sample of some of our previous grads:
Clinton Mathias, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmacology and Program Coordinator, Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Western New England University
AAI Distinguished Service Award Winner, 2019
Irene Reed, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor, Department of Biology, University of Saint Joseph
Pantelis Rompolas, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania
2014 Blavatnik Regional Award Winner for Young Scholars
David Breault, M.D./Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Associate Chief, Division of Endocrinology; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Boston Children’s Hospital
Principal Faculty, Harvard Stem Cell Institute