The Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences is research-based and typically takes five to six years to complete, culminating in writing and defending a dissertation. This option is more comprehensive in scope than the research-based master's degree and is designed for motivated students who have the ability to develop critical thinking skills and conduct original research in one of the three primary areas of study in the Department of Biomedical Sciences: cardiovascular physiology, reproductive physiology, and neurobiology.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin. Visit the Department of Biomedical Sciences for more information.
Effective Fall 2021
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| GRAD 544 | Ethical Conduct of Research | 1 |
| Select one group from the following: | 4-8 | |
Group A: | ||
| Molecular Genetics and Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | ||
Group B: | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
or BC 565 | Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | |
| Select one group from the following: | 4-8 | |
Group A: | ||
| Mammalian Physiology I and Mammalian Physiology II | ||
Group B: | ||
| Mammalian Physiology I | ||
or BMS 501 | Mammalian Physiology II | |
| BMS 784 | Supervised College Teaching | Var. |
| Select one group from the following: | 4-8 | |
| Group A: | ||
| Seminar: Biomedical Sciences | ||
or BMS 792B | Seminar: Neurophysiology | |
or BMS 792C | Seminar: Reproductive Physiology | |
| Group Study: Topics in Neuroscience | ||
or BMS 796B | Group Study: Cardiopulmonary Physiology | |
or BMS 796C | Group Study: Reproductive Physiology | |
| Group B: | ||
| Seminar: Biomedical Sciences | ||
or BMS 792B | Seminar: Neurophysiology | |
or BMS 792C | Seminar: Reproductive Physiology | |
or | ||
| Group Study: Topics in Neuroscience | ||
or BMS 796B | Group Study: Cardiopulmonary Physiology | |
or BMS 796C | Group Study: Reproductive Physiology | |
| Selected Courses 1 | Var. | |
| Developmental Neurobiology | ||
| Neuronal Circuits, Systems and Behavior | ||
| Neuroanatomy | ||
| Mechanisms of Hormone Action | ||
| Metabolic Endocrinology | ||
| Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology | ||
| Research Techniques for Gametes and Embryos | ||
| Independent Study: Endocrinology | ||
| Independent Study: Neurophysiology | ||
| Independent Study: Cell Physiology | ||
| Independent Study: Cardiopulmonary Physiology | ||
| Independent Study: Reproductive Physiology | ||
| Group Study: Topics in Neuroscience | ||
| Group Study: Cardiopulmonary Physiology | ||
| Group Study: Reproductive Physiology | ||
| Techniques in Molecular & Cellular Biology | ||
| Writing, Submitting, and Reviewing Grants | ||
| Neuroscience Seminar | ||
| Group Study: Ion Channels | ||
| Group Study: Neuronal Growth and Regeneration | ||
| Group Study: Seizures and Epilepsy | ||
| Group Study: Neuroendocrine Mechanisms | ||
| Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I | ||
| Design and Data Analysis for Researchers II | ||
| Dissertation | ||
| BMS 799 | Dissertation | Var |
| Program Total Credits: | 72 | |
A minimum of 72 credits are required to complete this program.
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Select courses with approval of advisor and graduate committee.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |