In addition, the department and individual labs may provide funds for students to attend national and international research meetings and specialty courses on and off campus. Cost of Study Students admitted to the Ph.D. program receive scholarships for tuition and fees and health insurance, in addition to their stipends. The cost of living in Chapel Hill is typical for a college community. University dormitory housing for single students is available at the Craige Graduate Center. The graduate program is small and highly selective.
Most students have degrees in chemistry or a biological science and significant research experience.
There are ten basic biomedical sciences programs in the School of Medicine, with an enrollment of 400 graduate students. Of the 24,000 students enrolled at UNC, nearly one third are enrolled in graduate and professional programs Student Outcomes Recent graduates are working as postdoctoral fellows and faculty members at colleges and universities, as bench scientists in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, and as scientific advisers in both clinical and basic research settings. The town of Chapel Hill has approximately 50,000 permanent residents and the charm and relaxed pace of a typical college community. Set in central North Carolina among rolling forested hills, the mild climate allows residents to participate in outdoor activities and sports almost year-round. Both the beach and the mountains are within easy driving distance.