The core courses for Biomedical Sciences are 20 hours of Biochemistry, Statistics or Molecular Biology, counting no more than 15 hours from any of the disciplines. Students may qualify for this program by fulfilling departmental requirements as well as additional BCM requirements which include fullfillment of the BCM core curriculum. In addition, the major professor and at least half the advisory committee must be members of the BCM faculty. Return to Top of Page Financial Aid Financial aid is provided in the form of graduate research assistantships. Graduate research assistants are eligible for Alabama resident fees.
Support is on a continuing basis, provided the student's progress is satisfactory.
Students with outstanding records are assisted in competing for national fellowships and awards. Return to Top of Page Admission to Graduate Study Selection process considers academic performance, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and other evidence of scholarly achievement and commitment. Applications are accepted year-round. For an application form and more information about the graduate program in Pathobiology, you may complete an on-line Information Request Form .