Ph.D. in Systems and Integrated Physiology:

Systems and Integrated Physiology Training Program

This track of the Cell Physiology Program focuses on studies of the response of cells and organs in the whole-body environment. Researchers apply state-of-the-art methodologies to study cardiovascular, neuronal, gastrointestinal, renal, integumental, immune systems. The program is supported by an NIH cardiovascular graduate training grant.

Qualified students receive a 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 Function	3.0 Credits
PHOL 456 Proteins/Nucleic Acids	3.0 Credits
PHOL 468 Membrane Physiology	3.0 Credits
PHOL 498-01 Physiology & Biophysics Seminar	1.0 Credit
PHOL 505-01 Laboratory Research Rotation	3.0 Credits

First Year: Spring
PHOL 465 Ethical Conduct in Science	1.0 Credit
PHOL 480 Physiology of Organ Systems	3.0 Credits
PHOL 514 Advance Cardiovascular Physiology	3.0 Credits
PHOL 519 Advance Pulmonary Physiology	3.0 Credits
PHOL 498 Physiology & Biophysics 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 Credit
PHOL 498 Physiology & Biophysics Departmental Seminar	1.0 Credits
PHOL 601 Lab Research	1-7 Credits
Subsequent Terms:
PHOL 498 Physiology & Biophysics Departmental Seminar	1.0 Credit
PHOL 701 Thesis Research	1-7 Credits
Journal Club	0 Credits