School of Medicine

Departmental E-mail:   anatinfo@iu.edu

Departmental URL:   https://medicine.iu.edu/anatomy-cell-biology-physiology

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Curriculum

Curriculum
Courses
Faculty

Degrees Offered

Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy

Special Departmental Requirements

(See also general University Graduate School requirements.)

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a strong background in the sciences. Candidates should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) overall, and 3.0 in science courses. The Graduate Record Examination General Test or Medical College Admission Test is optional. Test of English as a Foreign Language is required of international applicants. A personal interview may be requested.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of biomedical knowledge by the ability to effectively teach structure-function relationships of the human body.
2. Apply evidence-based pedagogy in the classroom, anatomy lab, and small-group setting.
3. Apply quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to medical education research questions and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant literature.
4. Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent medical education research by reviewing the literature, formulating suitable research questions, selecting the appropriate research methodologies, analyzing the results, drawing reasonable conclusions based on the data, and recognizing limitations of the study
5. Display effective classroom management and ensure equitable treatment of all students.
6. Exhibit strong written and oral presentation skills when communicating with students.
7. Exhibit strong written and oral presentation skills when communicating research findings.
8. Conduct ethical medical education research with human subjects.
9. Display respect for students in the learning environment and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Master of Science Degree 

The M.S. degree in Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology is offered in three different learning tracks that prepare students for successful careers in research, teaching, or the health professions. This is an independent degree and not required as a prerequisite for the doctoral degrees. All M.S. tracks require a total of 30 credit hours for the degree. Students must maintain an overall B (3.0) average in course work and earn and no less than a B- in any required or elective course.

Course Requirements for Translational Biomedical Research Track M.S. 

This two-year program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue careers in biomedical research and can serve as either a terminal degree or as preparation for Ph.D. studies. Applications for the research M.S. are considered only after the potential student reaches a mentoring agreement with a faculty member with whom the research work will be done. The degree program requires 17-22 credit hours of didactic coursework on the fundamentals of modern research biology and 8-13 credit hours of research. 

Required Core Courses for the M.S. in Translational Biomedical Research 

• GRDM-G715 Biomedical Sciences I (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G716 Biomedical Sciences II (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G717 Biomedical Sciences III (2 cr.)
• One of the following courses
  • PHSL-F503 Human Physiology (5 cr.)
  • ANAT-D501 Human Gross Anatomy (5 cr.)
  • ANAT-D502 Basic Histology (4 cr.) 

Required Core Electives for the M.S. in Translational Biomedical Research

Students are required to take 3-5 credit hours chosen from the lists of the Cell and Molecular Biology Core Electives and/or the Integrative Systems Core Electives. Students may use additional/alternative electives in their plan of study with the approval of the graduate adviser and the ACBP Graduate Studies Committee. 

Cell and Molecular Biology Core Electives for the M.S. in Translational Biomedical Research

• BIOL-57410 Molecular and Cellular Bone Biology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G720 Stem Cell Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G724 Molecular Cancer Genetics (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G725 Gene Therapy (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G728 Fundamental Concepts of Infection and Pathogenesis (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G729 Introduction to Immunological Systems (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G743 Fundamentals of Electrical Signaling & Ion Channel Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G744 Neuropharmacology of Synaptic Transmission: Receptors and Ligands (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G745 Intracellular Signal Transduction (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G749 Introduction to Structural Biology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G761 Molecular & Cellular Physiology of Ion Channels (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G782 Physiology and Pathophysiology of Lipid Rafts (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G801 Cell Biology of the Neuromusculoskeletal System (4 cr.)
• GRDM-G807 Structural and Chemical Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G817 Molecular Basis of Cell Structure and Function (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G819 Basic Bone Biology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G848 Bioinformatics, Genomics, Proteomics, and Systems Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G852 Concepts of Cancer Biology (2 cr.)
• PHAR-G751 Advanced Concepts in Cytosolic and Nuclear Signal Transduction (2 cr.) 

Integrative Systems Core Electives for the M.S. in Translational Biomedical Research 

• ANAT-D501 Human Gross Anatomy (5 cr.)
• ANAT-D502 Basic Histology (4 cr.)
• ANAT-D527 Neuroanatomy: Contemporary and Translational (3 cr.)
• ANAT-D701 Translational Neuroscience (5 cr.)
• ANAT-D853 Human Developmental Anatomy (3 cr.)
• ANAT-D856 Advanced Histology (1-5 cr.)
• ANAT-D864 Advanced Gross Anatomy (1-5 cr.)
• ANAT-D875 Advanced Neuroanatomy (1-5 cr.)
• GRDM-G703 Physiology of the Coronary Circulation (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G707 Physiology of Smooth Muscle (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G708 Cardiac and Coronary Physiology of Exercise (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G727 Animal Models of Human Disease (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G740 Translational Systems Physiology and Pharmacology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G747 Principles of Pharmacology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G748 Principles of Toxicology 1 (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G762 Renal Physiology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G830 Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G831 Concepts and Controversies in Cardiovascular Physiology (2 cr.)
• PHSL-F504 Human Physiology Simulation Lab (2 cr.)
• PHSL-F513 Human Systems Physiology (6 cr.)
• PHSL-F603 Integrated Medical Physiology (3 cr.)
• PHAR-F828 Principles of Pharmaceutical Toxicology in the 21st Century (2 cr.) 

Required Research Skill Courses for the M.S. in Translational Biomedical Research

• GRDM-G505 Responsible Conduct of Research (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G855 Experimental Design and Biostatistics (1 cr.) or PBHL-B561 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 cr.)
• ANAT-D861 Seminar (1 cr.). Note: Enrollment in D861 is required each year in the program, which would be 2 credits assuming two years for degree completion. 

Required Research Credits for the M.S. in Translational Biomedical Research

Students will take ANAT-D860 Research to obtain a total of 8-13 credits.

Total credits required for degree = 30 credit hours 

Thesis: Optional 

Final Examination

An oral defense is required with the thesis option. Students who elect not to write a traditional thesis with be required to present a brief written report of their research, using a scientific manuscript format, to three members of the ACBP graduate faculty.   

Course Requirements for Clinical Anatomy & Physiology Track M.S. 

This one-year non-thesis program provides students with a rigorous background in the traditional anatomical and physiological disciplines, coupled with training in pedagogy and curriculum as well as supervised experiences teaching anatomy and physiology. 

Required Core Courses for the M.S. in Clinical Anatomy & Physiology 

• ANAT-D501 Human Gross Anatomy (5 cr.)
• ANAT-D502 Basic Histology (4 cr.)
• ANAT-D527 Neuroanatomy: Contemporary and Translational (3 cr.)
• ANAT D853 Human Developmental Anatomy (3 cr.)
• PHSL-F503 Human Physiology (5 cr.)
• EDUC-J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum (3 cr.) or EDUC-P540 Learning and Cognition in Education (3 cr.) 

Required Core Electives for the M.S. in Clinical Anatomy & Physiology 

Students are required to take 5 credit hours from the elective list below. Students may use additional/alternative electives in their plan of study with the approval of the graduate adviser and the ACBP Graduate Studies Committee. 

• ANAT-D700 Educational Research Practicum (2 cr.)
• ANAT-D710 History of Anatomy (2 cr.)
• ANAT-D861 Seminar (1 cr.)
• ANAT-D856 Advanced Histology (1-5 cr.)
• ANAT-D864 Advanced Gross Anatomy (1-5 cr.)
• ANAT-D875 Advanced Neuroanatomy (1-5 cr.)
• BIOC-B500 Introductory Biochemistry (3 cr.)
• BIOL-55900 Endocrinology (3 cr.)
• BIOL-56100 Immunology (3 cr.)
• BIOL-57410 Molecular and Cellular Bone Biology (3 cr.)
• BIOL-69700 Special Topics Frontiers of Biology (1-3 cr.)
• EDUC-C750 Topical Seminar (1-6 cr.)
• EDUC-P507 Assessment in Schools (3 cr.)
• EDUC-P514 Life Span Development: Birth to Death (3 cr.)
• EDUC-P540 Learning and Cognition in Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-W531 Technology for Teaching and Learning (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G747 Principles of Pharmacology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G748 Principles of Toxicology 1 (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G801 Cell Biology of the Neuromusculoskeletal System (4 cr.)
• MSCI-M620 Pedagogical Methods in the Health Sciences (3 cr.) 

Required Teaching Practicum for the M.S. in Clinical Anatomy & Physiology

• ANAT-D878 Teaching Practicum (2 cr.), one enrollment required 

Total credits required for degree = 30 credit hours 

Course Requirements for the Pre-Professional Track M.S. 

This one-year non-thesis program provides students with a rigorous background in the traditional anatomical and physiological disciplines. The curriculum is designed for students with the ultimate goal of earning a professional degree in medically related fields, including allopathic medicine (M.D.), osteopathic medicine (D.O.), dental, or physician assistant programs. Students have the option of obtaining supervised research experience (4 cr. elective). 

Required Core Courses for the Pre-Professional M.S. 

• BIOC-B500 Biochemistry (3 cr.)
• PHSL-F503 Human Physiology (5 cr.)
• ANAT-D502 Basic Histology (4 cr.) 

Required Core Electives for the Pre-Professional M.S. 

Students are required to take 14 credit hours from the elective list below. Students may use additional/alternative electives in their plan of study with the approval of the graduate adviser and the ACBP Graduate Studies Committee. 

• ANAT-D501 Human Gross Anatomy (5 cr.)
• ANAT D527 Neuroanatomy: Contemporary and Translational (3 cr.)
• ANAT-D853 Human Developmental Anatomy (3 cr.)
• BIOL-51600 Molecular Biology of Cancer (3 cr.)
• BIOL-55900 Endocrinology (3 cr.)
• BIOL-56100 Immunology (3 cr.)
• BIOL-57410 Molecular and Cellular Bone Biology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G724 Molecular Cancer Genetics (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G725 Gene Therapy (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G727 Animal Models of Human Disease (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G728 Fundamental Concepts of Infection and Pathogenesis (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G729 Introduction to Immunological Systems (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G745 Fundamentals of Intracellular Signal Transduction (1-2 cr.)
• GRDM-G747 Principles of Pharmacology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G748 Principles of Toxicology 1 (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G749 Introduction to Structural Biology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G756 Radiation and Cancer Biology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G761 Molecular and Cellular Physiology of Ion Transport (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G807 Structural & Chemical Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM G817 Molecular Basis of Cell Structure and Function (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G819 Basic Bone Biology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G852 Concepts of Cancer Biology: Signaling Gone Awry (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G855 Experimental Design and Biostatistics (1 cr.)
• MICR-G729 Immunology I - Introduction to the Immune System (1 cr.)
• MICR-J510 Infectious Microbes and Host Interactions (3 cr.)
• PHSL-F504 Human Physiology Laboratory Simulations (3 cr.)
• PHSL-F603 Integrated Medical Physiology (3 cr.)
• PHSL-F701 Research in Physiology (4 cr.)* 

Required Research Skill Courses for the Pre-Professional M.S.

• PBHL-B561 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 cr.)**
• ANAT-D861 Seminar (1 cr.) 

* Students must register for this course to have research appear on their transcript

** Online course offered in Fall, Spring and Summer terms 

Total credits required for degree = 30 credit hours 

Doctor of Philosophy Degree 

The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology offers two Ph.D. tracks.  The Research Track is for students intending to pursue careers in laboratory research and most students enter through the Indiana BioMedical Gateway Program (IBMG), or through the direct admit portal if interested in pursuing a research-based program in the classical anatomical sciences. The Education Track is for students who desire a career focus in teaching and educational research. Both Ph.D. tracts require a total of 90 credit hours for the degree. 

Course Requirements for the Research Track Ph.D. 

The Research Track Ph.D. is available in two curricular concentrations: Translational Biomedical Research and Anatomical Sciences. A total of 90 credit hours are required for both concentrations. A minimum of 30 credit hours (Translational Biomedical Research) or 34 credit hours (Anatomical Sciences) must be in courses other than dissertation research and lab rotations. The student will devise a Study Plan based on the Required Core Courses, Required Core Electives, Required Research Skill Courses, Required Minor Courses, and Required Research Credits. Students should confirm the plan of study with the graduate program advisor. All coursework is designed to be completed during the first two to three years to allow a focus on full-time research for the remainder of the program. Graduation within four to six years is strongly encouraged. 

Required Core Courses for the Curricular Concentration of Translational Biomedical Research 

• GRDM-G715 Biomedical Sciences I (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G716 Biomedical Sciences II (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G717 Biomedical Sciences III (2 cr.) 

Required Core Courses for the Curricular Concentration of Anatomical Sciences 

• ANAT-D501 Human Gross Anatomy (5 cr.)
• ANAT-D502 Basic Histology (4 cr.)
• ANAT-D527 Neuroanatomy: Contemporary and Translational (3 cr.) 

Students following the Translational Biomedical Research concentration must take 6 credit hours from the lists of Cell and Molecular Biology Core Electives and Integrative Systems Core Electives, with a minimum of 3 credit hours from each list. Students following the Anatomical Sciences concentration must take 4 credit hours from these listings with a minimum of 2 credit hours from each list. Students may use additional/alternative electives in their plan of study with the approval of the graduate adviser and the ACBP Graduate Studies Committee. 

Required Cell and Molecular Biology Core Electives for the Translational Biomedical Research and Anatomical Sciences Curricular Concentrations 

• BIOL-57410 Molecular and Cellular Bone Biology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G720 Stem Cell Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G724 Molecular Cancer Genetics (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G725 Gene Therapy (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G728 Fundamental Concepts of Infection and Pathogenesis (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G729 Introduction to Immunological Systems (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G743 Fundamentals of Electrical Signaling & Ion Channel Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G744 Neuropharmacology of Synaptic Transmission: Receptors and Ligands (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G745 Intracellular Signal Transduction (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G749 Introduction to Structural Biology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G761 Molecular & Cellular Physiology of Ion Channels (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G801 Cell Biology of the Neuromusculoskeletal System (4 cr.)
• GRDM-G807 Structural and Chemical Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G817 Molecular Basis of Cell Structure and Function (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G819 Basic Bone Biology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G848 Bioinformatics, Genomics, Proteomics, and Systems Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G852 Concepts of Cancer Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G782 Physiology and Pathophysiology of Lipid Rafts (1 cr.)
• PHAR-G751 Advanced Concepts in Cytosolic and Nuclear Signal Transduction (2 cr.) 

Required Integrative Systems Core Electives for the Translational Biomedical Research and Anatomical Sciences Curricular Concentrations 

• ANAT-D501 Human Gross Anatomy (5 cr.)
• ANAT-D502 Basic Histology (4 cr.)
• ANAT-D527 Neuroanatomy: Contemporary and Translational (3 cr.)
• ANAT-D701 Translational Neuroscience (5 cr.)
• ANAT-D853 Human Developmental Anatomy (3 cr.)
• ANAT-D856 Advanced Histology (1-5 cr.)
• ANAT-D864 Advanced Gross Anatomy (1-5 cr.)
• ANAT-D875 Advanced Neuroanatomy (1-5 cr.)
• GRDM-G703 Physiology of the Coronary Circulation (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G707 Physiology of Smooth Muscle (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G708 Cardiac and Coronary Physiology of Exercise (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G727 Animal Models of Human Disease (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G740 Translational Systems Physiology and Pharmacology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G747 Principles of Pharmacology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G748 Principles of Toxicology 1 (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G762 Renal Physiology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G830 Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G831 Concepts and Controversies in Cardiovascular Physiology (2 cr.)
• PHAR-F828 Principles of Pharmaceutical Toxicology in the 21st Century (2 cr.)
• PHSL-F504 Human Physiology Simulation Lab (2 cr.)
• PHSL-F513 Human Systems Physiology (6 cr.)
• PHSL-F603 Integrated Medical Physiology (3 cr.) 

Required Research Skill Courses for the Translational Biomedical Research and Anatomical Sciences Curricular Concentrations 

• Ethics: One of the following research ethics courses:
  • GRDM-G504 Introduction to Research Ethics (2 cr.)
  • GRDM-G505 Responsible Conduct of Research (1 cr.)
  • GRDM-G506 Responsible Conduct of Translational Research (1 cr.)
• Reagent Validation:
  • GRDM-G507 Reagent Validation as a Means for Enhanced Research Reproducibility (1 cr.)
• Statistics: One of the following statistics courses:
  • GRDM-G855 Experimental Design and Biostatistics (1 cr.)
  • PBHL-B561 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 cr.)
• Communication: One of the following research communications courses:
  • COMM-C533 Improvisation for Scientists: Communicating Science (1 cr.)
  • COMM-C534 Distilling Your Message: Communicating Science (1 cr.)
  • ENGL-W533 Science Writing for Public Readers: Communicating Science (1 cr.)
• Seminar:
  • ANAT-D861 Seminar (1 cr.). NOTE: 2 credits of D861 are required before the Nomination to Candidacy eDoc can be submitted. Enrollment in D861 is required each year in program until passing the Qualifying Exam. 

Required Minor Courses for the Translational Biomedical Research and Anatomical Sciences Curricular Concentrations 

All students must select a Minor, which is intended to provide additional breadth and depth to the student’s graduate curriculum. The Minor consists of courses, which are outside the major department and may be in one of the basic medical sciences (biochemistry, medical and molecular genetics, microbiology and immunology, pathology, or pharmacology) or from one of a number of interdisciplinary minors (see listing of Minors here). An alternative Minor option is to select the Life Sciences Minor. A Minor in life sciences requires a minimum of 12 credit hours outside of the student's major department; 6 of these credits must be in biological sciences. Most Minors require 12 credit hours of course work, although there is some variation. In cases where less than 12 credit hours are required, the student will take additional elective courses from the elective course lists above. The student’s advisory committee must approve the Minor. 

Required Research Credits for the Translational Biomedical Research and Anatomical Sciences Curricular Concentrations 

Students will take ANAT-D860 Research to obtain a total of at least 90 credits for the Ph.D. degree. NOTE: All first-year IBMG Ph.D. students complete three, eight-week rotations GRDM-G718 Research in Biomedical Science (2 cr. each). These 6 credits can be applied toward the research credits. 

Course Requirements for the Education Track Ph.D. 

A total of 90 credit hours are required. 

Required Core Courses for the Education Track Ph.D. 

• GRDM-X620 Human Structure (9 cr.)
• GRDM-X630 Molecules to Cells and Tissues (7 cr.)
• ANAT-D527 Neuroanatomy: Contemporary and Translational (3 cr.) or GRDM-X660 Neuroscience and Behavior (6 cr.) or ANAT-D701 Translational Neuroscience (5 cr.)
• GRDM-X640 Fundamentals of Health and Disease (6 cr.) or PHSL-F503 Human Physiology (5 cr.) 

Students must take a minimum of 9 hours of advanced coursework in the biomedical sciences, education, or statistics. Students may use additional/alternative electives in their plan of study with the approval of the graduate adviser and the ACBP Graduate Studies Committee.

Required Core Electives for the Education Track Ph.D.

• ANAT-D700 Educational Research Practicum (2 cr.)
• ANAT-D710 History of Anatomy (2 cr.)
• ANAT-D853 Human Developmental Anatomy (3 cr.)
• ANAT-D856 Advanced Histology (1-5 cr.)
• ANAT-D864 Advanced Gross Anatomy (1-5 cr.)
• ANAT-D875 Advanced Neuroanatomy (1-5 cr.)
• EDUC-C795 Dissertation Proposal Prep (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Y612 Critical Qualitative Inquiry I (3 cr.)
• OLS-53010 Mixed Methods Research (3 cr.)
• PSY-60800 Measurement Theory and the Interpretation of Data (3 cr.)
• STAT-53300 Nonparametric Statistics (3 cr.)
• One of the following research communications courses:
  • COMM-C533 Improvisation for Scientists: Communicating Science (1 cr.)
  • COMM-C534 Distilling Your Message: Communicating Science (1 cr.)
  • ENGL-W533 Science Writing for Public Readers: Communicating Science (1 cr.)

Required Minor Courses for the Education Track Ph.D.

A minimum of 18 credit hours of education coursework including the following courses: 

• MSCI-M620 Pedagogical Methods in the Health Sciences (3 cr.) or SHRS-W672 Teaching Practicum in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 cr.)
• EDUC-J500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum (3 cr.) or EDUC-C750 Curriculum in Higher Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-P540 Learning & Cognition in Education (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Y521 Methodological Approaches to Educational Inquiry (3 cr.) or EDUC-Y520 Strategies for Educational Inquiry (3 cr.)
• EDUC-Y611 Qualitative Inquiry in Education (3 cr.)
• One course selected from the following list:
  • EDUC-Y525 Survey Research Methodology (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-Y603 Statistical Design of Education Research (1-3 cr.)
  • EDUC-C750 Topical Seminar (3 cr.) or another education course if approved by the program advisor 

Required Teaching Practicum for the Education Track Ph.D. 

• ANAT-D878 Teaching Practicum (2 cr.), three enrollments required. NOTE: Education track students are required to teach Fall, Spring, and Summer terms during the academic year and teaching will be evaluated formally in three different departmental courses. These formally evaluated teaching rotations are required before the Nomination to Candidacy eDoc can be submitted. 

Required Research Skill Courses for the Education Track Ph.D.

Students are required to take the following research skill courses: 

• Statistics: Two courses
  • EDUC-Y502 Intermediate Statistics Applied to Education (3 cr.) or PBHL-B561 Biostatistics for Public Health I (3 cr.)
  • EDUC-Y650 Topics in Inquiry Methodology (3 cr.) or EDUC-Y604 Multivariate Analysis in Educational Research (3 cr.) or PBHL-B562 Biostatistics for Public Health II (3 cr.)
• Seminar
  • ANAT-D861 Seminar (1 cr.). NOTE: 2 credits of D861 are required before the Nomination to Candidacy eDoc can be submitted. Enrollment in D861 is required each year in program until passing the Qualifying Exam. 

Required Research Credits for the Education Track Ph.D.

Students will take ANAT-D860 Research to obtain a total of at least 90 credits for the Ph.D. degree. 

Requirements for Both the Research and Education Tracks 

Grades

Students must maintain an overall B (3.0) average in course work and earn and no less than a B- in any required or elective course. 

Advisory Committee

Each Ph.D. student is required to assemble and meet with their advisory committee at least two times per year for the duration of this graduate training program. At the start of the meeting, the student typically provides the committee with a written progress report (a copy of the presentation, for example) and give a brief (approximately 30 min.) oral presentation of his/her research progress. The presentation should include the original aims and a summary of the progress made toward the completion of those aims. 

Qualifying Examination for Ph.D. Candidacy

The student’s Advisory Committee will administer both written and oral exams to assess the student’s preparedness to carry out a rigorous program of biomedical or educational research. 

Research Committee

Following the successful completion of the qualifying examination, students and major advisors select a research committee. The composition of the research committee is typically the same as the advisory committee and in most cases the two committees are identical. Approval of research committee members is granted by the graduate school. 

Final Examination

The student’s Research Committee will set the date for the student’s oral defense of the dissertation. Further details of departmental policies will be made available to the student on request and at the time of enrollment. 

Ph.D. Minor in Cardiovascular Sciences

The objective of the Cardiovascular Sciences minor is to provide students with a comprehensive background and understanding of integrative cardiac, vascular, renal, and pulmonary (patho)biology. This objective will be accomplished by providing students with a wide variety of options to advance their education in the area with advanced didactic coursework as well as student-driven journal clubs.

Course Requirements

Plan of Study (12 credit hours total)

Required Courses (5 credit minimum)

• GRDM-G830 Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology (3 cr.)
• GRDM-G831 Concepts & Controversies in Cardiovascular Science (2 cr.)
• Complete one of the following:
  • GRDM-G740 Translational Systems Physiology & Pharmacology (2 cr.) for this minor if no prior systems physiology coursework
  • Any similar systems physiology course approved by the student’s minor advisor and advisory committee (minimum of 1 cr.)
  • If a systems physiology course is required for their major area (Ex. PHSL-F503, PHSL-F513) or taken as an elective in their PhD program of study at large, they are exempt from this requirement and can take additional electives toward their minor

Minor Electives - choose from the following courses (take enough courses to fulfill the remaining credit hours towards the minor)

• PHSL-F592 Intro to Biomolecular Imaging (3 cr.)
• PHSL-F503 Human Physiology (5 cr.)
• PHSL-F513 Human Systems Physiology (6 cr.)
• GRDM-G703 Physiology of the Coronary Circulation (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G704 Physiological Proteomics (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G706 Designer Mice – Transgenes and Knockout Animals (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G707 Physiology of Smooth Muscle (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G708 Cardiac & Coronary Physiology of Exercise (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G712 In vivo Microcirculatory Physiology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G713 Angiogenesis (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G714 Development of the Vascular System (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G715 Biomedical Science I (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G716 Biomedical Science II (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G717 Biomedical Science III (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G743 Fundamentals of Electrical Signaling & Ion Channel Biology (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G744 Neuropharmacology of Synaptic Transmission: Receptors and Ligands (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G745 Intracellular Signal Transduction (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G747 Principles of Pharmacology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G761 Molecular & Cellular Physiology of Ion Transport (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G762 Renal Physiology (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G782 Physiology & Pathophysiology of Lipid Rafts (1 cr.)
• GRDM-G805 Diabetes and Obesity (2 cr.)
• GRDM-G825 Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (w cr.)
• GRDM-G848 Bioinformatic Applications to Proteomics and Genomics (2 cr.)
• Another relevant course approved by the student’s minor advisor and advisory committee

Minor Program Notes

The minor program will be approved by the student’s advisory committee which will take into consideration the student’s total didactic experience. The advisory committee may approve additional and/or substitution of appropriate courses to complete the degree requirements. The minor representative on this Committee will be selected from outside the student’s major program.

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