at the Cornell University College of veterinary MediCine
BBSNumber of Students in BBS: 140 • New Students Per Year in BBS: 20 Faculty in BBS Fields: ~ 170 • 2011-12 BBS Stipend level: $29,648Extramural Funds (FY 2010) at CVM: ~ $56M Average Time to Program Completion: 5.1 years
Cancer
infection & immunity
Medical genetics & genomics
the graduate Program in Biological & Biomedical sciences (BBs)A dynamic atmosphere that bridges basic, translational, and clinical approaches to scientific research
• Nationally and internationally-renowned faculty & diversefaculty collaborations• Unique research programs, curricula, and special committees
best suited to your interests, talents, and future goals• Access to world-class university facilities• Flexible curriculum• Close-knit research community
Quick facts
Biological & Biomedical sciences
Professional & intellectual development Providing you with an individualized path
• Exploration of research opportunities during the first academic year via three laboratory rotations with any BBS program faculty
• Teaching experience as a teaching assistant for one semester, with further training available through Cornell’s Center for Teaching Excellence
• Opportunities to interact with faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) in New York City through the Cornell University Linkage Program (CUGL)
• Commitment to professional development and networking
reproductive Physiology
Cardiovascular Biology
Life Sciences Core Laboratory Center • Center for Reproductive Genomics Center for Vertebrate Genomics • Core Transgenic Mouse Facility Computational Biology Service Unit • Flow Cytometry Core Laboratory Immunopathology Research & Development Laboratory
Applications are due December 1st for admission the following Fall. For full application guidelines and to learn more about becoming part of BBS, please visit: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/oge or contact us at [email protected]
neuroscience
BBS
BBSfacilities & Centers
ithaca, nyOne of America’s most livable small cities
• A scenic small town in the New York Finger Lakes • Breathtaking forests, gorges, and waterfalls• Within reach of cities like Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo and connected to New York City via the Campus-to-Campus bus
• Robust local theaters, seasonal farmer’s market, more restaurants per capita than New York City, and above all, a peaceful living atmosphere
Cornell University “An institution where any person can find instruction in any
study.” (Ezra Cornell)
• Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White with the goal of being a university open to all students, regardless of sex, race, religion, nationality, or ability to pay• Home to the New Life Sciences Initiative, a $650 million investment to promote scientific research
financial & Community support Equipping you to succeed
• Generous five-year funding package: full tuition scholarship, student health insurance, and a living stipend• Twelve-month stipend rate: $29,648• Varied and numerous graduate student activities, resources, and support services available
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