Prospective Students

Why Graduate School in Miami?

World Renowned Institutes and Cutting Edge Research

The University of Miami is a research powerhouse, achieving international recognition for breakthroughs and advanced knowledge, including in diabetes and metabolism, neuroscience and cancer research. Our centers of excellence are also continually ranked among the nation's best. Including, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami Project To Cure Paralysis, and the Diabetes Research Institute.

Professional Development Training

Your success is our success. Therefore, not only do we teach you science but we also provide training and resources for becoming a successful scientist, such as grant-writing skills, publishing research articles, making effective oral presentations and mentoring the next generation of scientists.

Get Paid While Doing What You Love

Most students accepted into our Ph.D. programs receive a tuition scholarship and an annual stipend of $25,000 (effective June 1, 2008). Students accepted into our M.D./Ph.D. Program receive a full-tuition scholarship to both medical school and graduate school, and an annual stipend while engaged in full-time graduate studies.

With a Ph.D. Earn More Money

In 2004 the average salary of a life scientist holding a Bachelor’s degree was approximately $42,000. Average salary of a life scientist holding a Ph.D. was approximately $82,000

Location, Location, Location

Located in one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the world, our students balance the hard work of rigorous academics with the unique experience of living in a city with true international flavor...

These are just a few of the reasons to earn your Ph.D. at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. To learn more, click on the links to the left.