Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Physiology:

CELL & MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM.

The training program in Cell & Molecular Physiology is designed to provide students with training in state-of-the-art molecular and cellular technologies including gene cloning, transgenic methodology, and advanced microscopy. Research programs within the department span diverse fields focusing on fundamental cell and molecular biological questions in the context of normal cell physiology and pathology of disease states.

Qualified students receive full tuition waiver, a stipend, and health benefits during the full duration of their studies.

Students can enter this training program by direct admission to the departmental program or via the School-wide Biomedical Scientist training program (BSTP).

A total of at least 54 credit hours are required to earn the Ph.D.
At least 36 hours (24 graded) of coursework must be successfully completed.
At least 18 hours of thesis research (PHOL701) are required for graduation.

RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS OF STUDY First Year: Fall
PHOL 432 Cell Structure and Function3.0	3.0 Credits
PHOL 456 Proteins/Nucleic Acids	3.0 Credits
PHOL 468 Membrane Physiology	3.0 Credits
PHOL 498-01 Physiology & Biophysics Departmental Seminar	1.0 Credit
PHOL 505-01 Laboratory Research Rotation	3.0 Credits

First Year: Spring
PHOL 480 Physiology of Organ Systems	3.0 Credits
PHOL 465 Ethical Conduct in Science	1.0 Credit
PHOL 466 Cell Signaling	3.0 Credits
PHOL 498-02 Physiology & Biophysics Departmental Seminar	1.0 Credit
First Year: Summer
PHOL 505-02 Laboratory Research Rotation	3.0 Credits
PHOL 505-3 Laboratory Research Rotation	3.0 Credits
Second Year: Fall
PHOL 530 Technology in Physiological and Biophysical Science	3.0 Credits
PHOL 498 Physiology & Biophysics Departmental Seminar	1.0 Credit
PHOL 601 Lab Research	1-7 Credits
Subsequent Terms:
PHOL 498 Physiology & Biophysics Departmental Seminar	1.0 Credits
PHOL 701 Thesis Research	1-7 Credits
PHOL 466 Cell Signaling	3.0 Credits
Journal Club	0 Credits