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Overview
This Foundations for Biomedical Science PhDs Serving Indigenous Cultures (Certificate NDP) program from The University of Arizona will enhance the confidence and success of participants and their matriculation into strong biomedical PhD programs and subsequently increase the diversity of PhD-level scientists.
College of Medicine
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson provides state-of-the-art programs of medical education, groundbreaking research opportunities, and leading-edge patient care. As Arizona’s only MD degree-granting college, the UA College of Medicine is proud to be a resource for the state and its people.
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Courses included:
- Research
- Mechanisms of Human Diseases
- Biostatistics in Public Health
- Traditional Indian Medicine: Health, Healing, and Well Being
- Mexican Traditional Medicine: An Overview of Indigenous Curing Cultures
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Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
13 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedicine View 9 other Short Courses in Biomedicine in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A tribal member of an affiliated American Indian/Alaskan Native tribe
- Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Must have graduated or be in the process of graduating with a baccalaureate degree in a biomedically relevant science from an accredited US college or university (no more than 36 months prior to applying to UA PREPs certificate program
- Must not be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program
- Must plan to enter a PhD program in a biomedical field after successful completion of certificate program
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International
34000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 6 months. -
National
34000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 6 months. -
In-State
14000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 USD per year during 6 months.
Living costs for Tucson
830 - 1140 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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