Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 108 months
- requirements must be met within nine years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 57
- IELTS: 7
Credits
12 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Evanston, United States
Disciplines
- Public Health
- Health Sciences
- Ecology
Overview
Education
The Driskill Graduate Program in the Life Sciences (DGP) and the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) is dual degree program leading to the PhD and MS degrees. The DGP/MSCI degree, leverages CTSA and NUCATS Institute resources to extend integrated clinical/translational research training to DGP PhD students.
These DGP/MSCI trainees will have a more informed perspective on the intersection between translational and clinical research. They are positioned to become bi-directional collaborators and innovators in this critical space.
Graduates of the Life Sciences and Clinical Investigation program at Northwestern University will be uniquely positioned to work in multidisciplinary teams in academic, corporate or government positions to accelerate the translation of research discoveries that improve human health.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Statistics
- Clinical Trials
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 57
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admitted students must hold a U.S. bachelor’s degree — or an equivalent non-U.S. degree — from a regionally accredited institution.
- TGS will accept applications from international students with 3-year bachelor's degrees.
- You may be considered for admission before you finish your undergraduate degree, but you must complete that degree before you enroll at Northwestern.
In general, to apply to The Graduate School (TGS), you will be required to:
- Submit an application online.
- Pay an online application fee by credit card.
- Submit your Statement of Purpose.
- Upload your transcript or academic record.
- Submit your test scores (if required by your admitting program).
- Upload two to three Letters of Recommendation.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 13,423 AUD / year (approx. 9,344 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 13,423 AUD / year (approx. 9,344 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 13,423 AUD / year (approx. 9,344 USD / year)
Living costs
Evanston, United States: 1,580-2,155 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
