Ph.D. students in the Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Program (PULSe) have access to:

• An innovative curriculum
• Diverse research opportunities across multiple disciplines
• World-class facilities and resources

Gain a competitive advantage...

As a PULSe student, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from over 170 faculty from 27 different departments.

Work with faculty who deliver cutting-edge results, as they pioneer new scientific breakthroughs in the exciting field of life science research.

Transcend departmental boundaries and begin your interdisciplinary life science graduate career with PULSe by applying today!

The home of Purdue University is Indiana’s Lafayette-West Lafayette area. Conveniently located one hour northwest of Indianapolis and two hours southeast of Chicago, Lafayette-West Lafayette offers a small town atmosphere with convenient and easy access to major metropolitan cities.

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Purdue University was founded in 1869 as a land grant institution. Today, Purdue University is one of the 25 largest universities in the nation and includes four campuses across the State of Indiana.

On the West Lafayette campus, the University offers over 70 graduate programs with more than 600 research and study areas organized in 12 colleges and schools within the Graduate School. Approximately 38,000 students are enrolled at the West Lafayette campus, including over 7,000 graduate and professional students.

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