Paths of a PhD in Biomedical Science

Public confidence in scientists and medical scientists has remained high globally but has seen declines post-pandemic. In comparison to various groups including those in news media, business leaders, and even elected officials, trust in those with scientific training is high. In this infographic, we explore data surrounding the rigorous training scientists require to obtain a biomedical PhD, the challenges that graduate students might face, and the variety of doors that it opens.

Overall, the PhD experience varies by large margins depending on the country and the institution selected. Program structure, average length to completion, availability of funding, research focus, and opportunities available to students are areas that vary the most between programs and have large effects on the overall experience of a graduate student—both MSc and PhD.

The data presented in this infographic was obtained from published literature surveying graduate and post-graduate students across the world.

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- Philip Barbulescu