Master Programs and PhD Tracks
Whether training is across disciplines or across the region our programs place you at the forefront of innovation. Regardless of your interest, you're sure to find a degree path that is right for you. Come join us at Wake Forest University as we enter a bold new era of discovery and collaboration!
For your convenience, the attached pdf document provides a listing of all academic programs and PhD Tracks offered, along with contact information.
Master Degrees
- Bioethics (MA)
- Biology (MS)
- Biomedical Engineering (MS)
- Biomedical Science (MS) (new program starting fall 2014)
- Chemistry (MS)
- Clinical and Population Translational Sciences (MS)
- Communication (MA)
- Comparative Medicine (MS)
- Computer Science (MS)
- Counseling (MA)
- Counseling (MA-Online)
- Documentary Film (MA,MFA)
- Education (MAEd)
- English (MA)
- Health and Exercise Science (MS)
- Human Services (MA-Online)
- Interpreting and Translation Studies (MA)
- Liberal Studies (MA)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Molecular Medicine and Translational Science (MS)
- Physics (MS)
- Psychology (MA)
- Religion (MA)
PhD Tracks
- Track 1 - Physics
- Track 2 - Chemistry
- Track 3 - Biology
- Track 4 - Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (comprises the following programs)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Molecular Genetics and Genomics
- Molecular Medicine and Translational Science
- Track 5 - Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology
- Track 6 - Neuroscience Program
- Track 7 - Biomedical Engineering
Joint Degree Programs
Joint Degree with WF College- BS/BA & MA ( Bioethics) - Available to WFU Undergraduate students only.
- MD/MA (Bioethics)
- MD/MS (Clinical and Population Translational Sciences)
- MD/PhD (New Program Director Announcement)
Bowman Gray Campus
The Molecular Pathology graduate program has merged with the Molecular Medicine and Translational Science (MMTS) graduate program and is no longer enrolling new students. Students interested in Molecular Pathology research should apply to MMTS through Track 4.- Biomedical Engineering (MS)
- Biomedical Engineering Track (PhD)
- Biomedical Science (MS)
- Clinical and Population Translational Sciences (MS)
- Comparative Medicine (MS)
- Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology Track (PhD)
- Molecular Medicine and Translational Science (MS)
- Molecular and Cellular Bioscience Track (PhD) (comprises the following programs)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Molecular Genetics and Genomics
- Molecular Medicine and Translational Science
- Neuroscience Track (PhD)
Reynolda Campus
- Bioethics (MA)
- Biology (MS, PhD)
- Chemistry (MS, PhD)
- Communication (MA)
- Computer Science (MS)
- Counseling (MA)
- Counseling (MA-Online)
- Documentary Film (MA or MFA)
- Education (MAEd)
- English (MA)
- Health and Exercise Science (MS)
- Human Services (MA-Online)
- Interpreting and Translation Studies (MA)
- Liberal Studies (MA)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Physics (MS, PhD)
- Psychology (MA)
- Religion (MA)
Certificate Programs
The Graduate School also offers eleven certificate programs:
- Bioethics
- Graduate Certificate in Bioethics
- Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Research Ethics
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Bioethics
- Interpreting and Translation Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Translation and Interpreting
- Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Services in Healthcare
- Graduate Certificate in Interpreting Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching of Interpreting
- Medieval Studies (GCPMS) - for English and Religion master's students
- Science Management
- Structural and Computational Biophysics (with application to physics, chemistry, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, computer science, or mathematics)
Special Programs
HVRC Training Activities
There are three active NIH or Department of Education-funded training programs focused on increasing diversity, sponsored by the Hypertension & Vascular Research Center:ÂSummer Research Program
The first is the "Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program" (PREP) under the direction of Dr. Debra Diz. This NIGMS funded training program has 9 slots for trainees. The unique aspects of this training program are to provide a transition between undergraduate and graduate school for under-represented minorities.Â
The second training grant is the "Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences" (EICS) summer program for minority students. This program funded by NHLBI funds 12 positions for summer research experiences. This program has been in existence for 20 years.Â
A new program provides opportunities for science majors to visit Brazil. The "Translational Biomedical Sciences
Training For Underrepresented Minors" (TBS) program is for graduate and undergraduate students from WFU, WFSM, WSSU and NCCU to participate in independent study in Brazil and experience Brazilian culture and language. Brazilian students from partner institutions come to WFSM for a 4-6 month reciprocal exchange.
The 2013 Summer Research Program will begin on June 3 and end on August 2. Students will receive a taxable stipend of $3600 for the nine weeks of research. Housing will be provided at no cost to the participants. Two summer students will share an apartment with 2 bedrooms and a shared living area. Only rising juniors and seniors are eligible. Social and professional development events will be available weekly. Applications are made using the ApplyYourself on-line application system. The application requires a personal statement, (1) letter of recommendation and a transcript. Interested students should select one of the available research areas and select "fee waiver" when submitting their application. For additional information on the summer research program, please contact Sarah Lafferty at slaffert@wfu.edu.
