Getting Started

  • The degree programs at our College of Biosciences showcase KCUMB’s continuing commitment to excellence in education, as well as its proactive approach to serving the community. Each program was designed, in part, to fulfill needs in the Kansas City community for additional professionals in research and bioethics.
    Graduate Students - Getting Started 
    Kansas City is home to several of the country’s top research facilities, and KCUMB actively works to attract top researchers and millions of dollars in funding to the area through its leadership role as one of 10 key stakeholders in the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute. The area is also home to The Center for Practical Bioethics, an organization nationally recognized for its work in the field of bioethics, which allows students to the opportunity to regularly interact and learn from experts in the field.

    Why choose KCUMB?

    • Varied degree tracks to accommodate your specific interests and busy schedules
    • New facilities incorporating the latest technology
    • Faculty members dedicated to helping you achieve your goals
    • Access to experts in the fields of bioethics and biomedical sciences
    • Kansas City’s only graduate-level degree program in bioethics
    • Collaboration with renowned research partners through our partnership with the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute 

    Begin your journey with KCUMB:

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