The Institute of Biomedical Studies at Baylor University offers an interdisciplinary program in biomedically-related areas of science leading to a Ph.D. degree. Students typically begin the program with a customized didactic program on the Waco campus. After rotating through several laboratories in order to explore the variety of research opportunities, students select a faculty member to supervise their dissertation research. Faculty housed in numerous departments at Baylor direct research projects in areas such as virology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, molecular biology, neuroscience, and bioengineering.<br><br>Students participating in Baylor PhD programs are supported with competitive stipends as Teaching or Research Assistants, tuition scholarships, and insurance. We encourage you to explore our web site or to contact us directly to learn more about PhD studies in the Biomedical Sciences at Baylor, where we combine high academic standards, first-rate facilities and research, and a caring environment that values the student.