About Basic Medical Sciences in Purdue University
Through the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University, the Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees.
Discovery activities range from studies of molecular and cellular processes to studies of the whole animal, in areas of cell and tissue growth, differentiation, regeneration, and numerous aspects of cancer biology. BMS faculty currently have active research programs in the areas of cancer biology; musculoskeletal biomechanics and skeletal adaptation; neural development, mechanisms of injury and regeneration; tissue dynamic spectroscopy; cellular and molecular screening; and high throughput analysis of cell function. Our directory of faculty research interests describes in more detail the exciting research that is conducted in BMS.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
Purdue University Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1869 |
| Location |
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Type of University |
Public |
| G.P.A required |
3.5-3.9 |
| Number of Undergraduate Programs |
200 |
| Number of Graduate Programs |
29 |
| Number of Doctorate Program |
7 |
| Number of Students |
40,000+ |
| Number of International Students |
9,000+ |
| Campus Housing |
Available |
| Number of Campuses |
6 |
| Average Annual Tuition and Fees (International) |
30,794 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Work study |
Purdue University Cost of Attendance
Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.
Tuition Fee
The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-
| Expenses |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition fees |
30,794 |
| Room/Board |
10,030 |
| Subtotal |
40,824 |
Other Expenses
Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission
| Books/Supplies |
1,000 |
| Transportation |
2,260 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,150 |
| Subtotal |
4,770 |
| Estimated total |
45,594 |
