Graduate Programs

Guide to Degree Programs at KUMC

Graduate Programs, School of Allied Health

• Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Dietetics & Nutrition
• Hearing & Speech
• Nurse Anesthesia
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science

Graduate Programs, School of Nursing

Graduate Programs, School of Medicine

• Anatomy & Cell Biology
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Clinical Research - offered by Department of Preventive Medicine & Public Health
• Health Policy & Management
• Microbiology, Molecular Genetics & Immunology
• Molecular & Integrative Physiology
• Neuroscience Graduate Program
• Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
• Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics
• Preventive Medicine & Public Health

Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences
New students seeking a graduate research discipline in one of the six Basic Science Departments of the School of Medicine first enter into the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS). Visit the IGPBS website for information of the complete program, including: curriculum, research disciplines, research faculty and descriptions of their research activities, etc.

MD-PhD Physician Scientist Combined-Degree Program
Program is for highly qualified students seeking careers in biomedical research and academic medicine. Qualified students are highly motivated with outstanding academic credentials, strong research interests, and and demonstrated experience. The PhD is earned in one of the basic science graduate programs in the School of Medicine. Visit the website for details and to meet the students.

Summer Research Training Program
Program is primarily for medical students during the summer before or after Year-1. A few undergraduates are admitted each year. Both basic and clinical science research training are available.

• Research Project Description Form
• Mentor's Financial Contribution Form