Comparative Biomedical Sciences, phd

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Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Comparative Biomedical Sciences prepares graduates for careers in industrial, governmental, or academic technical, regulatory or research positions. The plan of study is designed to meet the student's needs and interests and includes courses in molecular and cell biology, pathophysiology, statistics, seminar and electives.

Application deadlines are March 15 for the fall semester and August 15 for the spring semester.

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Curriculum

The Ph.D. requires a total of 60 credit hours, including required coursework:

CBSC 5013 Comparative Biomedical Sciences I: Cell and Molecular Biology
CBSC 5023 Comparative Biomedical Sciences II: Pathophysiology
STAT 5013 Statistics for Experimenters I
STAT 5083 Statistics for Biomedical Researchers
CBSC 6110 Seminar
CBSC 6000 PhD Research and Thesis (up to 45 credit hours)

Admissions

Application Deadlines

Applications need to be submitted and completed by the following deadlines.

March 15 for Fall admission
August 15 for Spring admission
December 15 for Summer admission

Program Requirements

Earned a BS or higher degree in sciences
3.0 GPA or 75 percent of the maximal GPA is recommended
Statement of purpose stating how earning a graduate degree in CBSC will further your education and career goals
Three letters of reference from individuals able to assess your potential success in graduate studies
Probationary admission status may be awarded to those not having these credentials dependent on recommendations of the CBSC program faculty

Graduate College Requirements

Domestic and Permanent Residents

Must complete an application for admission
Non-refundable application fee of $50
One original transcript from each college or university attended

International

Must complete an application for admission
Non-refundable application fee of US $75
One original transcript from each college or university attended
A TOEFL or IELTS score
A Financial Affidavit is required for applicants expecting to be F1 or J1 visa holders prior to an I-20 being sent

Other Degree Requirements

Participate in research laboratory rotations and/or select dissertation advisor
Select dissertation advisory committee (minimum four members)
Develop Plan of Study including required and elective coursework
Complete required and elective courses to meet credit hour requirements
Pass written and oral qualifying exam and present research topic to dissertation advisory committee
Apply for Admission to Ph.D. Candidacy
Conduct Ph.D. dissertation research project and write Ph.D. dissertation
Present public seminar and defend Ph.D. dissertation