Welcome to the School of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) at Kent State University!

Kent State University’s mission is to “transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression in an inclusive environment”. In this context, the mission of the School of Biomedical Sciences aims to further this by “fostering excellence in research and education at the graduate level and to prepare the next generation of scientists and academicians dedicated to advancing our understanding of human biological functions and diseases”.  Students interested in our MS and PhD programs can engage with our internationally recognized faculty across multiple affiliated institutions, including Kent State, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and the Lerner Research Institute at the Cleveland Clinic.

We are a competitive graduate program that prides itself on:

• Interdisciplinary PhD Graduate Training and Research

• Outstanding Research Facilities

• World-Class Faculty

• Exciting and Supportive Environment

• Inter-Institutional Graduate Faculty

  • Kent State University

  • Northeast Ohio Medical University

  • Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute