Resources for Your Success

From journal access to yoga classes, we’re here to help you thrive as a student in the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Student Resources

  1. Academic Calendar

  1. Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

    Archived Academic Catalogs and Student Handbook/Addenda

  1. Biomedical Library

    The Biomedical Library and its electronic resources are available to St. Jude faculty, staff and students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The library staff is available to answer questions in person, by phone or email Monday through Friday. The staff also assists with searches and provides specialized training and orientation for library resources upon request.

  1. Campus Map

    Find your way around the St. Jude campus.

  1. Dining

    St. Jude offers a variety of dining options for students. The Kay Kafe offers a variety of menu options from 12 food stations, including a deli, grill, healthy selections and sushi. There are also two Starbucks and a resolving community of food trucks on campus for your convenience.

  1. Disability Resources

    The Graduate School has an obligation under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations for students, who self-identify with having disabilities.  The Graduate School offers qualified students with disabilities the opportunity for success through equal access and the means to participate in curricular and extracurricular activities. We provide individually tailored, comprehensive disability support services and programs in accordance with Federal and State disability law. We strive to create an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment for all students, and promote awareness and equity for all in our campus community.

    A Graduate School Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee will be formed on a case-by-case basis, to evaluate the provided disability documentation and determine eligibility for accommodations and implement reasonable accommodations for enrolled students.

  1. Graduate Student Association

    The Graduate Student Association is a student-led group that represents and acts on behalf of St. Jude Graduate students to improve the satisfaction and scholarship of our students throughout the duration of their programs. The GSA serves graduate students by participating in student government, appointing students to standing committees, and developing internal programs to assist graduate students with research, professional development and outreach.

  1. Health and Safety

    Health and well-being are central to the mission of St. Jude. While we diligently promote the health and well-being of our patients and their families, we are equally committed to the health of our students and their families. We are also committed to providing a safe workplace for our students.  

    Mental Health  

    St. Jude offers free professional counseling through the Student Assistance Program (SAP). Students and their eligible family members may receive counseling for personal and emotional issues. Counseling through the SAP is confidential. Your counselor will only release information with written consent from the person who received counseling or when release of information is required by law or in a life-threatening situation. 

    St. Jude also offers free, confidential, and timely peer support to students affected by stressful patient-related events through the Resilience In Stressful Events, or the RISE program. These events could include a medical error, stressful patient/family interaction, escalation to a higher level of care or patient death. It is critical to get timely support after such events.

    TAO Connect

    The Graduate School offers students, faculty and staff the use of TAO Connect self-help modules. TAO includes more than 150 brief and effective educational sessions covering over 50 common topics and skills related to mental health, wellness and substance use issues. TAO also provides interactive sessions, mindfulness exercises and practice tools all aimed at helping users achieve their goals. A free mobile app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

    Register for TAO Connect:

    1. Go to https://us.taoconnect.org/register
    2. Enter first name, last name and your St. Jude email address
    3. Create a unique password
    4. Leave the 'Enrollment Key' field blank
    5. Click “Sign Me Up”
    6. Your “Welcome to TAO” email will include a confirmation link. Use that link to sign in to TAO Connect.

    Questions on access or about the TAO Connect resource? Contact Julie Laveglia, Assistant Dean, MS GCH program at julie.laveglia@stjude.org.

    Living Well Center 

    The Living Well Center’s wellness program is designed to help students lead more healthy lifestyles by focusing on five core areas: Getting Active, Eating Healthy, Preventing Illness/Injury, Balancing Work/Family and Coping with Stress.

  1. Parking

    Locate entry points to the St. Jude campus and parking garages. All parking on campus is free.

  1. Security

    St. Jude has a Security team that provides a comprehensive security program focused on the protection of patients, staff, students and visitors as well as the physical assets of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Graduate School.

  1. Student Financials and Support

    Tuition charges

    Below are the official tuition charges, statement of fees, and refund policy for the current academic year.

    MS — Biomedical Sciences

    Minimum total cost of tuition for the MS in Biomedical Sciences Program is $45,000. This does not include the summer of the last academic year.

    Itemized Tuition Cost (Per Year)
    Fall $10,000
    Spring $10,000
    Summer $5,000
    Total $25,000

    PhD — Biomedical Sciences

    Total cost of tuition for the PhD in Biomedical Sciences Program $120,000. This does not include the summer of the last academic year.

    Itemized Tuition Cost (Per Year)
    Fall $10,000
    Spring $10,000
    Summer $5,000
    Total $25,000

    MS — Clinical Investigations

    Total cost of tuition for the MS in Clinical Investigations Program is $40,000.

    Itemized Tuition Cost (Per Year)
    Fall $10,000
    Spring $10,000
    Total $20,000

    MS — Global Child Health

    Total cost of tuition for the MS in Global Child Health Program is $40,000.

    Itemized Tuition Cost (Per Year)
    Fall $10,000
    Spring $10,000
    Total $20,000

    Statement of Fees

    Students have no additional fees or financial obligations for books, special equipment, or supplies. The graduate school provides all required items.

    Refunds

    • The Graduate School will comply with applicable local, state, federal, and foreign laws concerning refunds. 
    • Students who receive a full-tuition scholarship from the institution are not eligible for a tuition refund based upon their official withdrawal date or last day of attendance from the Graduate School. 
    • Students who receive tuition support from a combination of institutional and external support or full external support are eligible for a tuition refund for the portion of externally funded tuition support based upon their official withdrawal date from the Graduate School. A tuition refund for the portion of externally funded tuition support is pro-rated as noted in section 1.6. 
    • If you are eligible for a refund, a written request must be submitted to the Registrar. A minimum turnaround of three business days for a response to the request should be expected. 
    • When computing refunds, the last day of attendance for a student who meets the definition of enrolled shall be either the date of the student’s last recorded day of attendance or when applicable, the date the student failed to return from an approved leave of absence. 
    • Any refund due will be disbursed within forty-five (45) calendar days of the last date of attendance: 
    Withdrawal Refund
    Before the start of classes 100%
    On the first day of classes 80%
    After day 1 but before day 4 60%
    After day 3 but before day 6 40%
    After day 5 but before day 8 20%
    After day 8 0%
    • In cases in which a student receives external funding from an external entity to apply towards Graduate School related expenses, the student is responsible for any obligation to repay the external entity according to the student’s agreement with the entity. 
    • In any case that a refund may be due to the external entity, the Graduate School will consider the policies of the external entity and will work directly with them to process the refund. 

  1. Student Housing

    St. Jude guest temporary housing contributes to the general mission and vision of St. Jude by providing a pleasant environment for our visitors, researchers, and students so they can focus on their research and training.

    Students can opt to locate their own housing upon entry; however, temporary housing is available to St. Jude Graduate School students during their initial year (up to 12 months) at a discounted rate. Two primary housing complexes are used for guest housing and feature one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for a low nightly rate.  Apartments at both locations are fully furnished, including all kitchenware and bath and bed linens.  Additional amenities included in the nightly rate are wireless internet, utilities, parking, and transportation to and from campus.

    Links are intended for the purpose of viewing the property and any financial statements made on the website do not apply to the student housing operation through St. Jude.

    Students in temporary housing are responsible for locating their next residence for year 2 and beyond.  All housing expenses are the full responsibility of the student.

  1. Tech/IT Support

    The Graduate School staff are here to provide technological information and assistance. To request IT help, contact the Help Desk.

  1. Transcripts and Verifications

    The Graduate School has partnered with Parchment systems to facilitate transcript and verification ordering and delivery. Past and current students can order transcripts and verifications with standard delivery at no cost. Fees apply only for expedited delivery requests. The typical processing time is five (5) business days. To process your request please use the link below.

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