WE ARE PIBS

The Program in Biomedical Sciences

PIBS offers a gateway to 14 PhD programs, designed to provide students maximum flexibility during the first year of graduate studies. Our team of support staff, program directors and academic advisors will help you pursue a career path of your choosing. 

Flexible Pathways

As an interdisciplinary gateway, PIBS gives you access to 14 graduate programs through one application. Students rotate in labs of their choice throughout the first year to discover an ideal mentor and project match. For some, this exploration even leads to a completely different research area than originally planned!