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. 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.