The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School is a faculty-initiated and faculty-organized school with a mission to train the next generation of science leaders, teachers and advocates.
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has concluded that six areas of expertise are central to successful doctoral training and integrates these learning objectives into its curriculum and research training programs.
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers many opportunities for students potentially interested in careers in healthcare and biomedical research. Programs for middle school and high school students provide exposure to these fields. Programs for college students enhance readiness for success in graduate school, medical school and other health sciences-related professional schools.
Whether your interest lie in discovery of fundamental principles underlying biology, the translation of these discoveries into therapies that improve lives, or in understanding and innovating health care delivery, you will find research opportunities with our distinguished faculty, that will inspire you to excel.
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Medical School comprises several programs of study. Please contact the admissions office with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!Phone: 508-856-4135 Email: GSBSAdmissions@umassmed.edu
Find the resources you need to stay on track!
Thesis Advisor and Departmental Financial Agreement(CPHR03)
Thesis Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) Selection(CPHR09) CPHR TRAC Meeting Report (CPHR10) Change: Committee Member (GSBS10)
Approval for Dissertation Proposal Defense (CPHR11) Qualifying Exam Outcome (CPHR25)
Request for a Notice of Dissertation Defense (GSBS11)Doctoral Dissertation Preparation Guide (GSBS12)Dissertation Examination Committee (DEC) Selection(GSBS14) Dissertation Defense Outcome (BBS08)Completion and Stipend Termination (CPHR23)
Request Leave of Absence: Writing Dissertation (GSBS16)eScholarship Permission Letter (GSBS19)Survey of Earned Doctorate ONLINEGraduation Check-out (GSBS20)Graduation, Commencement and Post-Graduate Information (ONLINE GSBS71)
Request for Leave of Absence (LOA) or Return from LOA(GSBS31)Request for Parental Accomodation (GSBS32)
Withdrawal and Stipend Termination Date (GSBS33)
Request to Change Program to Masters Degree (GSBS23)Master Thesis Preparation Guide (GSBS24)Master's Thesis Outcome (GSBS25)Graduation Check-out - Master's Degree (GSBS26)MS Diploma & Post Graduation Info (GSBS27)
Tuition Waiver (GSBS46)
Non-Degree Student Information (GSBS59)Non-Degree Registration (GSBS58)Proof of Residency (GSBS60)
UMMS Employment for GSBS Students (GSBS51)Incentive Plan for Externally Funded Students (GSBS49)Student Health Insurance Disbursement (GSBS50)Notification of International Travel for GSBS Student on Visa (GSBS48)
UMass Intercampus Exchange Forms
