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Cellular Physiology and Molecular Biophysics (Ph.D.)
Curriculum and Requirements

Curriculum

Cellular Physiology and Molecular Biophysics

Application Process

Application Process

Please note that the following is a sample curriculum plan. Current students must discuss their plan with their program coordinator to make adjustments as needed.

Year One

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Fall Semester

Course	Description	Credits
PIBS 701	Introduction to Biomedical Sciences	5 credits
PIBS 702	Scientific Reasoning	3 credits
PIBS 731	Laboratory Research	1 credit per rotation
PIBS 700	Journal Club	1 credit
PIBS 780	Research Ethics	1 credit
PIBS 782	Professional Development: Skills for Success I	1 credit

Spring Semester

Course	Description	Credits
PIBS 705	Biostatistics for Biosciences	3 credits
PIBS 731	Laboratory Research	1 credit per rotation
PIBS 700	Journal Club	1 credit
PIBS 783	Professional Development: Skills for Success II	1 credit
PHS 741	Principles of Membrane Physiology and Biophysics I	3 credits
PHS 742	Principles of Membrane Physiology and Biophysics II	3 credits
PHS 610	Cell Physiology	2 credits
PHS 611	Neurophysiology	2 credits
PHS 612	Systemic Physiology	4 credits

Summer Semester

Course	Description	Credits
PIBS 830	Doctoral Dissertation	1 credit

Year Two

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Year Three

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Years Four and Five
During the last two years, students are advised into a combination of the following courses with variable credits that complete their degree requirements:
- PHS 631 - Special Works
- PHS 840 - Doctoral Dissertation- Post Candidacy
- PHS 850 - Research in Residence