Biomedical Sciences

The Department of Biomedical Sciences  is a major location for biomedical education from undergraduate through postdoctorate and for translational biomedical research for Colorado State University.  Faculty members’ interests vary greatly from reproductive biology and endocrinology to neurotransmitters and molecular signal transduction.

AREAS OF STUDY

• Animal reproduction
• Assisted reproductive technologies
• Cardiovascular/pulmonary physiology
• Cell and molecular neurobiology
• CNS regeneration and plasticity
• Computer-assisted multimedia approaches to teaching
• Developmental neurobiology
• Developmental reproductive biology
• Equine reproduction
• Ion channel receptor structure/function
• Molecular endocrinology
• Neuroendocrinology
• Neurophysiology
• Neurotransmitter receptor structure/function
• Regulatory mechanisms of male & female reproduction
• Reproductive physiology
• Reproductive toxicology
• Sensory physiology
• Signal transduction
• Structure and function correlation of the nervous system
• Structure of membrane complexes
• Theriogenology
• Veterinary neurobiology

• APPLICATION – you must apply and be accepted into a degree program.
• APPLICATION FEE – $60 (U.S. citizen/permanent resident), $70 (international) non-refundable application fee
• GRE/GMAT SCORES – Contact the academic department to verify whether the GRE/GMAT is required. For program contact information, please visit our program pages. The GRE department code can be found at www.ets.org.
• OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS/CREDENTIAL & CERTIFIED TRANSLATIONS – Official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended is required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress. Final records will be required upon completion of the course or degree. ALL records submitted must be in the native language; any credentials written in languages other than English MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation (Colorado State University transcripts are not required).
• LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION – There is no standardized format unless specified by the academic department. For programs listed in Group 1 Colleges below, letters of recommendation will be submitted through the application. For applicants applying prior to the Fall 2016 term and for programs listed in Group 2 Colleges below, letters of recommendation are collected outside of the application.
• ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS – Please contact the academic department to which you are applying to, as it may require additional supplemental information.
• FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – in addition to the above requirements:
  • ENGLISH PROFICIENCY – Regardless of citizenship, applicants may be required to demonstrate proof of English proficiency. Request that examination scores be reported to Colorado State University. The institution code is 4075. Photocopies are not accepted.
    • Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based).
    • Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
    • Minimum PTE score for admission without condition is 58.
    • Your department may have higher TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score requirements.
  • REQUIRED ITEMS FOR IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT INSURANCE – These items are required if officially admitted.
    • For certified proof of financial support, print and complete the Immigration Document Request form. International Student and Scholar Services will issue an I-20/DS-2019 only after the form has been received and accepted by Colorado State University.
    • Passport Copy

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Scholarships

• McPherson Graduate Scholarship
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarships
• Global Education