The Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (GSBSE) is a statewide program that includes the University of Maine as the degree granting institution and four additional cooperating academic and research institutions within Maine (Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, The Jackson Laboratory, The University of New England, MaineHealth Institute for Research). With over 150 faculty, GSBSE provides a flexible, collaborative research environment where students can freely explore a wide range of research interests. The GSBSE offers a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, and a Professional Science Masters (PSM) in Bioinformatics.