Drug discovery, infectious disease and cancer are a few of the 11 masters’ and 12 Ph.D. research areas. Students from across the world advance their education and find solutions to devastating diseases.

Featured Programs
Biomedical Research Training Program

With more than 100 faculty laboratories available and the chance to rotate through ten different research areas, this program remains a popular choice for graduate students.

Cancer research

Students examine cancer development at its origin to discover better methods of detection and treatment. They work alongside internationally known scientists in this National Cancer Institute program.

Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area

Scholars who are interested in a degree with an interdisciplinary focus can design an individualized program in a variety of clinically-based departments.

Master of Public Health

Disease prevention, differences in health outcomes and evaluation of population health trends are significant aspects of this training program for public health professionals.

Nursing Ph.D.

Focused research areas, plus one-on-one collaboration with an experienced senior researcher allows nurse scientists to improve the delivery of care through work in clinical and academic settings.

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UNMC Office of Graduate Studies 987810 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-7810
402-559-6531 (phone)
402-559-7845 (fax)
Email us: unmcgraduatestudies@unmc.edu

Graduate program admission for all UNMC colleges is handled through the Graduate Studies office.

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Agnes Constantino
 
Research diversity leads to perfect fit

Determined to further her HIV research, Agnes Constantino discovered a variety of options – enough to leave her native Puerto Rico for a new research home.

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