Interdisciplinary Life Science Program
PULSe
Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Program (PULSe) is a highly selective PhD program for motivated students with interests in a life science discipline. Students have access to innovative curriculums and diverse research opportunities that span multiple disciplines, as well as world-class facilities and resources.
Are you ready for an innovative opportunity to discover your true area of passion in research? PULSe — the Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Program — puts you in the driver’s seat for creating your own research path. You’ll choose from nearly a dozen training groups and diverse opportunities across many disciplines.
“PULSe is for those who thrive on a multidisciplinary approach to science. It’s one of the only programs at Purdue where you can come from a completely different background and dive into a new research field. Here, boundaries between disciplines dissolve, allowing us PULSe students to explore science in ways that align with our unique goals and interests.”
Purba Mandal
Integrative Neuroscience
Admissions
Applications to the Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Ph.D. program (PULSe) should be submitted through the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars and will be considered by the PULSe Admissions Committee, which consists of representatives from all PULSe Training Groups. Please note that entry into PULSe is for the fall semester only.
