Students

Prospective Students

Information and Links for Prospective Students

Degree Programs

Prospective students can find more information about UConn Health campus degree programs here:
Biomedical Science PhD Program
Biomedical Science Ph.D. program Virtual Information Session: Thursday, 10/24; RSVP by 10/22 here
2024 Info Session Flyer

Combined MD/PhD Program

Combined DMD/PhD Program

Public Health PhD Program
Public Health Masters Program
Public Health Dual Degree Programs
Public Health Graduate Certificates 

Clinical and Translational Research Masters and Certificate Programs

Dental Science Masters Program (available only to students enrolled in a graduate dental education program in the UConn School of Dental Medicine

Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Program in Biomedical and Biological Sciences (for undergraduate students who have an interest in obtaining a Ph.D. in the biological and biomedical sciences)

Housing

While UConn Health does not have on-campus housing available on our campus, the University’s Off-Campus Housing Office has a section to search for housing in the UConn Health campus area of Farmington and beyond. Visit https://offcampushousing.uconn.edu for more information

Additionally, new students to the program can use the Roommate Finder section, which is a password protected site where students can log in using their NetID to search for roommates. Roommate Finder Info.pdf

Recent Updates and Info for Current Students

***Free COVID Tests Shipped to Your Home***

The U.S. government is once again making free COVID test kits available to residential households in the U.S. via the US Postal Service (USPS). Each order will contain 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, which will begin shipping to residents starting September 30th.

To request your free kits, visit https://special.usps.com/testkits

Input your name and address (and an email address if you would like to be able to track your order) and then click the green “Check Out Now” button.  Verify your information in the popup box and submit; you will receive a screen confirming that your order has been placed and if you included your email, you will receive an email confirmation from the US Postal Service as well.

Please consider taking advantage of this free and convenient opportunity that will deliver COVID tests right to your door.
For more info on this program, visit https://www.covidtests.gov/.

 

Off Campus Housing Resource

UConn Health does not have on-campus housing available on our campus.  However, the University’s Off-Campus Housing Office has a new section to search for housing in the UConn Health campus area of Farmington and beyond. Visit https://offcampushousing.uconn.edu for more information!

The Roommate Finder section is also active, and is a password protected site where students can log in using their NetID to search for roommates. Roommate Finder Info

UCH International Office Walk-In Advising in Main Building on Thursdays

The International Office at UConn Health holds weekly walk-in advising for international students and scholars in the main building on Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.  in the  Walker Conference Room (room AG070, just down the hall from The Graduate School Office suite on the Ground floor of the main building).

Walk-in advising is meant for quick questions (5-10 minutes). Examples of walk-in services include: travel advice, I-20/DS-2019 signatures, document drop-off, etc. If you have an issue requiring a more in-depth discussion, please contact the HR – International Office to make an appointment (Kaitlin Dornenburg, email: dornenburg@uchc.edu; phone: 860-679-4472) .

Student Resources and Helpful Links Regarding COVID

UConn Health's Masking Protocol has been updated as of 10/20/23; masking is now optional in most areas of the campus, with some exceptions. See revised guidelines for masking.

Travel Guidelines - Updated 11/20/23: Travel guidelines for both business and personal travel outside of Connecticut. This information applies to Graduate Assistants as well as staff.

Important: If you are not feeling well and are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have COVID-19 related questions, call our UConn Health COVID-19 Call Center: 860-679-3199 to report your symptoms and get further instruction. Do not come into school or the lab if you are not feeling well. Additional guidance can be found here.

For All Graduate Students

Academics (calendar/app links)

Academic Calendar
Graduate School dates and deadlines

Student Administration System (PeopleSoft)
Student Admin is where students can register for classes, check grades, review unofficial transcript and milestones, register for graduation, etc. You can find helpful reference information for the system here.

HuskyCT
HuskyCT is the University of Connecticut version of Blackboard, our learning management system (LMS); it enables faculty, students, administrators, staff, residents, fellows, and affiliated community health professionals to access a wide range of educational electronic resources.

Scientific Software and Tools
UConn Health makes a number of Information Technology tools, resources, and services available to our researchers to help conduct research. This link includes a catalog of these tools and services, along with descriptions, instructions, and hyperlinks. They continue to add to the list, so please visit this page periodically.

UConn Health Sciences Library
The library is located in the main building off the Academic Lobby and offers a variety of services, including Ask a Librarian, interlibrary loan, electronic journals, computer access, print/scan/Copy services and more.

Graduate School Catalog

Graduate School Forms

Graduate School Forms
Includes forms for enrolled masters and doctoral graduate students, such as Plan of Study, Report on General Exam, Report on Final Exam, Doctoral Dissertation Proposal, Biographical Information Update Request, etc.

Graduate Student Schedule Revision Request form
For UConn Health campus students

Laboratory Rotation Registration Form.pdf (for combined degree, YIIP and certificate students)

Independent-Study-Form

Student Support (SBHS, Wellness Center, Obuds. more…)

Student Behavioral Health Service
Free and confidential mental health services, counseling, and resources

Wellness Center
The UConn Health Wellness Center is a 3,600-square-foot, 24/7, badge-access facility offering 13 cardio machines, 13 cycling bikes, 9 resistance machines, free weights, showers, a "healthy" vending machine, and two rooms for fitness classes

Virtual Group Exercise Classes - Virtual classes created by Wellness Center Yoga and Pilates instructors  including Vinyasa Yoga, Morning Stretches, Pilates, Breathing Exercises, and Meditation.

Student Accommodations- MyAccess
The Center for Students with Disabilities engages in an interactive process with each student and reviews requests for accommodations on an individualized, case-by-case basis.

Student Wellness
Links and resources to support student health and wellness

Ombuds Office
Confidential, informal, independent, and impartial assistance to individuals through dispute resolution and problem-solving methods

NIH Office of Intramural Education and Training - The OITE has provided recordings of their recent sessions and pre-recorded panel discussions and interviews that trainees can access online covering a wide variety of topics.

UConn Health Bursar's Office

Office of the Registrar

Request Official Trancripts

Student Affairs and Activities

International Students

Off Campus Housing
While we do not have on-campus housing available on our campus, the University’s Off-Campus Housing Office has a new section to search for housing in the UConn Health campus area of Farmington and beyond, as well as a password protected section to search for roommates.

Campus Resources (Notaries, Study Rooms)

Notary Publics
There are several Notaries available throughout the campus if you need a document notarized. Please call ahead to ensure the Notary Public is available to assist with UConn Health matters. Any personal matters that need notarization during business hours are at the discretion of the Notary Public.

Schafer Study Rooms
The Schafer Study Rooms (located adjacent to our campus library, on the basement level of the Academic Entrance) are available to all UConn Health graduate level students, including Biomedical Science PhD and MPH students. These study rooms are available 24/7; students must use their UConn Health badge to gain entry to the rooms. Your badge should be active for use of these rooms. If you find that your badge does not grant access to the rooms, please contact Ms. Teri Shiel, Head of User Services at the UConn Health campus library (email: shiel@uchc.edu; ext. 4108) for assistance.

Graduate Student Organization (GSO)

Graduate Student Organization (GSO)

For Biomedical Science Ph.D. Students

Biomedical Science Course Offerings

~~NEW~~ Upcoming Spring 2025 Courses
Biomed Sci Courses_SPRING 2025_rev 10-30-24
IMPORTANT NOTE: the course number for GDB Journal Club HAS CHANGED! For GDB JC, register now for MEDS 6497, Section 07.

 

Biomed Sci Courses FALL 2024_rev 8-22-24
NOTE: MEDS 5384 Brain Microcircuits was cancelled for Fall 2024 due to under-enrollment; the course director intends to reoffer the course in Spring 2025


Areas of Concentration

Cell Biology

Genetics and Developmental Biology

Immunology

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Neuroscience

Skeletal Biology and Regeneration

Systems Biology

 

NEW Biomed Sci program Faculty Rotation Availability

Biomedical Science Faculty Directory

CHANGE OF ADVISOR Form:
Please complete BOTH parts of this form, as well as the Student-Mentor Agreement:

>>Email Part ONE to DegreeAudit@uconn.edu and CC PhdBiomed@uchc.edu
Change of Major Advisor Form-Part 1

>>Email Part TWO to PhdBiomed@uchc.edu ONLY
Change of Major Advisor Form-Part 2_rev 2022

Student-Mentor Agreement
To be signed by the student and the thesis advisor and submitted to PhdBiomed@uchc.edu

Timely Topics

Timely Topics is a series of online learning opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage with subject matter experts on topics relevant to graduate education. While every session is open to all, The Graduate School offers three tracks (student, faculty, and administrative) to help registrants identify which sessions may be most relevant to their interests. For more info, visit https://grad.uconn.edu/timely-topics/.
Attendance is free, but you do need to register.

Fall 2024 Student Track Timely Topics

Wednesday, September 18, 11:00 AM to Noon: How to Have Effective Conversations About Difficult Things in Graduate School and Beyond 

Wednesday, October 9, 11:00 AM to Noon: Making Change: Your Finances, Your Future

Wednesday, October 30, 10:00to 11:00 AM: Time Management: Getting the Most Out of a Limited Resource 

Wednesday, November 13, 10:00 to 11:00 AM: Accommodations- What Graduate Students and instructors Need to Know

Beyond The PhD

Beyond The PhD was formed in 2018 by a University of Connecticut Biomedical Sciences PhD candidate and a postdoctoral fellow to provide resources for students on non-academic, industry, and academic positions within Biomedical Science. Transitions to virtual programming enabled us to create an online presence for all students interested in learning more about their career options.

For recordings of previous career seminars & workshops, career blog posts, and more from this student-led group, check out their website: https://beyond-the-phd.com/

Graduate Thesis Defenses

Monday, September 23rd
2:00 PM, Low Learning Center [note updated time]

“Novel Mechanisms of Chronic Kidney Diseases”

Hao Du
Biomedical Science PhD Student
Cell Biology Area of Concentration
PI: Dr. Yanlin Wang