Program Information
Dean: M. L. Good
Associate Dean for Graduate Education: Thomas Rowe
Complete faculty listing: Follow this link.
The College of Medicine offers training opportunities leading to either the Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Science degree in medical sciences. Minimum requirements for these degrees are given in the General Information section of this catalog. The interdisciplinary program (IDP) in biomedical sciences is the major focus leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Other graduate courses and programs are listed under departmental headings.
Interdisciplinary Program (IDP) in Biomedical Sciences
The goal of the IDP is to prepare students for a diversity of careers in research and teaching in academic and commercial settings, after completion of the Ph.D. in Medical Sciences. The program provides a modern, comprehensive graduate education in biomedical sciences while providing both maximum program flexibility and appropriate specialization for advanced training. The IDP represents a cooperative effort of six interdisciplinary advanced concentrations with participation of over 250 faculty members.
During the first semester of study, students undertake a common, comprehensive interdisciplinary core curriculum of classroom study and a responsible conduct of research course. During the second semester, students begin to focus their coursework in one or two concentrations. Throughout the first two semesters, students participate in at least three laboratory rotations in any of the laboratories of the IDP faculty members. The advanced concentration and the supervisory committee chair are chosen no later than the end of the spring semester to maximize flexibility and facilitate an informed decision. Students entering the advanced concentrations take more specialized courses that strengthen their knowledge of these disciplines. The advanced concentration curricula are flexible enough to allow students to integrate course work offered in other advanced concentrations. In addition, journal clubs and seminars associated with their research interests allow students to further augment their scientific development.
Prospective students should have strong backgrounds in biology including genetics, chemistry (organic, quantitative, and biochemistry), physics, and calculus. Demonstrated high motivation and a serious intention to pursue research-related careers are also important considerations. This is best accomplished by performing independent study in a research laboratory for at least a semester, with a year or more being preferred. For more information, write:
IDP
P.O. Box 100229
College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL 32610-0229
For expanded information about the IDP, visit http://biomed.med.ufl.edu/.
Advanced Concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Directors: Robert McKenna and Kevin Brown
The Graduate Faculty of the biochemistry and molecular biology advanced concentration share an interest in the relationships between the structure of a biological macromolecule and the function of that molecule in the cell. The structure (encoded ultimately by the genome) sets the phenotype of the organism. The uniting theme among the Graduate Faculty is their approach to research: Each uses the techniques of biochemistry and molecular biology/genetics to characterize the function of a macromolecule and show how function (and the process it is part of) is determined by the structure of that molecule and its interactions with other macromolecules. Specific research directions range from physical determination of the molecular structure of proteins to regulation of cellular processes to the genetic mapping of disease loci.
For information about other programs and courses in this field, see the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology listing.
Advanced Concentration in Cancer Biology
Directors: Dietmar Siemann and Maria Zajac-Kaye
The Cancer Biology Concentration (CBC) provides training opportunities in cancer research ranging from basic to translational. The program spans many disciplines, including molecular and cell biology, genetics and epigenetics, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, anatomy, pathology, epidemiology, bioinformatics, immunology and many others involved in the understanding of the development, progression, dissemination, and treatment of cancer.
Students in the will have opportunities to work with outstanding cancer investigators in state of the art facilities. Through combinations of courses, seminars, small group discussions, and an interdisciplinary approach to research, the program allows students to gain a unique understanding of cancer and to build a firm foundation upon which they can build careers in academia, government, and biotech and pharmaceutical industry.
For more information please see our website: http://idp.med.ufl.edu/about/cancer-biology-concentration
Advanced Concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
Director: Wayne McCormack
The Clinical & Translational Science PhD program provides graduate students with knowledge and skills required to develop a career in multidisciplinary clinical and translational research. This program uses a team-science approach to provide didactic training and mentoring for predoctoral students performing clinical and/or translational research in health-related fields at UF. Completion of program requirements results in the award of an interdisciplinary concentration in Clinical & Translational Science. Doctoral students from all UF doctoral graduate programs who are interested in health-related research are eligible to apply.
For more information contact:
Susan Gardner
Program Coordinator
sgard@ufl.edu
Dr. Wayne McCormack
Program Director
mccormac@ufl.edu
https://www.ctsi.ufl.edu/education/ph-d-students/
Advanced Concentration in Genetics
Director: M. R. Wallace
Co-Director: Lei Zhou
The concentration in genetics offers graduate training in all facets of modern molecular genetics including bacterial, viral, lower eukaryotic, mouse, developmental, and human genetics. The courses listed are taught in a 5-week modular format, ranging from 1-3 modules.
Advanced Concentration in Health Outcomes and Policy
The University of Florida’s Master of Science in Medical Sciences, with a concentration in Health Outcomes and Policy, is a specialized degree designed to put its graduates at the forefront of innovative research to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical and community-based programs that promote health and health outcomes. Throughout the curriculum, special emphasis is placed on health disparities and vulnerable populations. In addition to traditional graduate students, our program is available to medical students, post-doctoral researchers, fellows, residents, Ph.D. students, and junior faculty.
We also offer a 16-credit graduate certificate designed to complement other concurrent courses of study and to provide continuing education opportunities for faculty. The certificate can be completed in one year on a part-time basis.
Advanced Concentration in Immunology and Microbiology
Directors: C. E. Mathews and Scott Tibbetts
The concentration in immunology and microbiology offers graduate training in cellular and molecular immunology (including immunopathology, immunogenetics, and autoimmunity) and in microbiology (including virology, bacteriology, microbial genetics, and microbial pathogenesis). The courses listed are taught in a 5-week modular format, ranging from 1-3 modules.
Advanced Concentration in Molecular Cell Biology
Director: Alexander Ishov
Co-Director: Eric Vitriol
The advanced concentration in molecular cell biology (MCB) prepares investigators for careers in biomedical research in academic or industrial settings. This multidisciplinary specialization has more than 50 participating faculty members and offers an extraordinary range of opportunities for advanced study of life at the molecular and cellular levels. The Graduate Faculty share common interests in the molecular interactions that account for functionally integrated subcellular, cellular, and tissue organization found in living organisms. The model systems in use range from yeast and cellular lime molds through Drosophila to birds and mammals. These systems are manipulated and analyzed using a wide range of powerful molecular, genetic, protein chemical, immunological, pharmacological, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and microscopic imaging strategies. Students who select MCB take advanced course work and initiate independent research during the second year. This approach provides broad-based vision early in the program and the appropriate degree of specialization later on.
Advanced Concentration in Neuroscience
Directors: Jada Lewis and Harry Nick
The Graduate Faculty associated with the neuroscience advanced concentration have expertise in neuroanatomy, molecular and cellular neurobiology, neurodevelopment and aging, neurotransmitter chemistry and pharmacology, neuroendocrinology and neuroimmunology, cellular and molecular neuro-oncology, cellular and membrane neurophysiology, somatosensory and motor systems, transplantation neurobiology, injury and repair of the CNS, and neurobehavioral sciences. Study in marine vertebrate and invertebrate neurobiology is available through Graduate Faculty at the Whitney Laboratory.
Advanced Concentration in Oral Biology
Chair: R. A. Burne
Graduate Coordinator: J. Brady
The Department of Oral Biology, a unit of the College of Dentistry, offers graduate study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy as part of the College of Medicine’s Interdisciplinary Program (IDP) in Biomedical Sciences. The work is designed to provide the degree candidate with a strong background in basic biological principles relevant to the various subspecialties of oral biology, as well as specialized training in various aspects of the diseases and disorders of the oral cavity.
Areas of emphasis include application of microbiological, immunological, cellular, and molecular biological concepts and technologies to answer questions about host-pathogen interactions in oral disease; vaccine development; oral microbial physiology; oral bacterial biofilm biology; saliva and salivary gland biology; microbial antibiotic resistance; and autoimmune diseases. More information is available at http://dental.ufl.edu/departments/oral-biology/.
Prerequisites for admission in addition to those of the Graduate School include a broad base of courses in mathematics, physics, organic and analytic chemistry, advanced biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and statistical methods. Specific requirements can be obtained from the Graduate Coordinator or the IDP office.
Advanced Concentration in Physiology and Pharmacology
Directors: Gonzalo Torres and Glenn Walter
The Graduate Faculty associated with this advanced concentration have expertise in a variety of disciplines, including molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology, physiology, neuroscience, and biochemistry. These faculty bring together unique strengths to provide the students with diverse training. Students may train in laboratories involved in cardiovascular, neuro, endocrine, and developmental physiology; pharmacology; and toxicology. Students conduct research at the molecular, cellular, and integrative levels. Many of the faculty are involved in multidisciplinary, collaborative research efforts that aim to understand basic physiological mechanisms and pathophysiological processes (e.g., cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and neoplastic diseases).
Other Interdisciplinary Doctoral Concentrations Offered
The interdisciplinary emphasis on vision sciences is also discussed in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies section. The program director is:
Dr. W. Clay Simith
P.O. Box 100284
College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL 32610
or (352) 392-0476.
Interdisciplinary study in toxicology is coordinated by the Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology and is concerned with the effects of chemicals on human and animal health. Additional information is given in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies section of this catalog or may be obtained from the codirector:
Dr. Colin Sumners
P.O. Box 100215
College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL 32610
or (352) 392-0740.
Degrees Offered with a Major in Medical Sciences
- Doctor of Philosophy
- without a concentration
- concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- optional second concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- optional second concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science
- concentration in Biomedical Informatics
- concentration in Cancer Biology
- optional second concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- optional second concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science
- concentration in Genetics
- optional second concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- optional second concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science
- concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science
- optional second concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- concentration in Imaging Science and Technology
- concentration in Immunology and Microbiology
- optional second concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- optional second concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science
- concentration in Medical Physics
- concentration in Molecular Cell Biology
- optional second concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- optional second concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science
- concentration in Neuroscience
- optional second concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- optional second concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science
- concentration in Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- optional second concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
- concentration in Physiology and Functional Genomics
- concentration in Toxicology
- Master of Science
- without a concentration
- concentration in Aging and Geriatric Practice
- concentration in Biomedical Informatics
- concentration in Biomedical Neuroscience
- concentration in Forensic Medicine
- concentration in Genetics and Genomics
- concentration in Gerontology
- concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science
- concentration in Medical Physics
- concentration in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology
- concentration in Molecular Cell Biology
- concentration in Neuroscience
- concentration in Pharmacology
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
Core Courses-IDP
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS 6001 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences I | 5 |
| GMS 6003 | Fundamentals of Graduate Research and Professional Development | 1 |
| GMS 6004 | IDP Practical Laboratory | 2 |
| GMS 6007 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 3 |
| GMS 6008 | Fundamentals of Physiology and Functional Genomics | 2 |
| GMS 6009 | Principles of Drug Action and Therapeutics | 3 |
| GMS 6065 | Fundamentals of Cancer Biology | 3 |
| GMS 6090 | Research in Medical Sciences | 1-10 |
| GMS 7877 | Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research | 1 |
| GMS 7593 | Topics in Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1-3 |
General and Advanced Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS 5905 | Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences | 1-4 |
| GMS 6090 | Research in Medical Sciences | 1-10 |
| GMS 6622 | Mitochondrial Biology in Aging and Disease | 2 |
| GMS 6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences | 1-10 |
| GMS 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| GMS 6875 | Ethical and Policy Issues in Clinical Research | 2 |
| GMS 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| GMS 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
| GMS 7950 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Science Education | 2 |
| GMS 7944 | Practicum in Biomedical Science Education | 3 |
| GMS 7877 | Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research | 1 |
| GMS 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| GMS 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
Advanced Concentration Courses
Advanced Concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 6040 | Research Discussion in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 1 |
| BCH 6107 | 1 | |
| BCH 6206 | Advanced Metabolism | 3 |
| BCH 6207 | Advanced Metabolism: Role of Membranes in Signal Transduction and Metabolic Control | 1 |
| BCH 6208 | Advanced Metabolism: Regulation of Key Reactions in Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism | 1 |
| BCH 6209 | Advanced Metabolism: Regulation of Key Reactions in Amino Acid and Nucleotide Metabolism | 1 |
| BCH 6415 | Advanced Molecular and Cell Biology | 3 |
| BCH 6740 | Physical Biochemistry/Structural Biology | 3 |
| BCH 6741C | Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy in Living Systems | 1-3 |
| BCH 6744 | Molecular Structure Determination by X-ray Crystallography | 1 |
| BCH 6745 | Molecular Structure and Dynamics of NMR Spectroscopy | 1 |
| BCH 6746 | Structural Biology: Macromolecular Structure Determination | 1 |
| BCH 6747 | Structural Biology/Advanced Physical Biochemistry: Spectroscopy and Hydrodynamics | 1 |
| BCH 6749C | Numerical Methods in Structural Biology | 1 |
| BCH 6876 | Recent Advances in Membrane Biology | 1 |
| BCH 6877 | Recent Advances in Structural Biology | 1 |
| BCH 6878 | Recent Advances in Cytoskeletal Processes | 1 |
| BCH 6936 | Biochemistry Seminar | 1 |
| BCH 7410 | Advanced Gene Regulation | 1 |
| BCH 7412 | Epigenetics of Human Disease and Development | 1 |
| BCH 7515 | Structural Biology/Advanced Physical Biochemistry: Kinetics and Thermodynamics | 1 |
| GMS 6195 | Epigenetics Journal Club | 1 |
Advanced Concentration in Cancer Biology Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 5413 | Mammalian Molecular Biology and Genetics | 3 |
| BCH 7410 | Advanced Gene Regulation | 1 |
| BCH 7412 | Epigenetics of Human Disease and Development | 1 |
| GMS 5905 | Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences | 1-4 |
| GMS 6009 | Principles of Drug Action and Therapeutics | 3 |
| GMS 6053 | Cancer Biology and Therapeutics | 1 |
| GMS 6061 | Nuclear Structure and Dynamics | 1 |
| GMS 6064 | Tumor Biology | 1 |
| GMS 6065 | Fundamentals of Cancer Biology | 3 |
| GMS 6090 | Research in Medical Sciences | 1-10 |
| GMS 6232 | Advanced Applications of Bioinformatics in Genetics | 1 |
| GMS 6335 | Advanced Stem Cell Biology: Tissue Engineering | 1 |
| GMS 6338 | Recent Advances in Cancer Metastasis | 1 |
| GMS 6421 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| GMS 6647 | Transcriptional and Translational Control of Cell Growth and Proliferation | 1 |
| GMS 6683 | Fundamentals of Vascular Physiology and Pathology | 2 |
| GMS 6691 | Special Topics in Cell Biology and Anatomy | 1-4 |
| GMS 6812 | Health Outcomes Research in Cancer | 3 |
| GMS 6818 | Design and Conduct Clinical Trials I | 2 |
| PHC 6937 | Special Topics in Public Health | 1-6 |
Advanced Concentration in Genetics Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 7410 | Advanced Gene Regulation | 1 |
| GMS 6012 | Human Genetics | 1 |
| GMS 6013 | Developmental Genetics | 1 |
| GMS 6014 | Applications of Bioinformatics to Genetics | 1 |
| GMS 6015 | Human Genetics II | 1 |
| GMS 6034 | Advanced Virology I: Genetics and RNA | 1 |
| GMS 6038 | Bacterial Genetics and Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6151 | 1 | |
| GMS 6153 | Advanced Bacterial Genetics | 1 |
| GMS 6155 | 1 | |
| GMS 6195 | Epigenetics Journal Club | 1 |
| GMS 6231 | Genomics and Bioinformatics | 3 |
| GMS 6232 | Advanced Applications of Bioinformatics in Genetics | 1 |
| GMS 6290 | Genetics/Genomics Program Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| GMS 6506 | Biologic Drug Development | 1 |
| GMS 6920 | Genetics Journal Colloquy | 1 |
| GMS 7192 | Journal Colloquy | 1 |
Advanced Concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS 5905 | Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences | 1-4 |
| GMS 6802 | Health Outcomes Research for Chronic Diseases | 3 |
| GMS 6803 | Data Science for Clinical Research | 3 |
| GMS 6804 | Translational Bioinformatics | 3 |
| GMS 6805 | Information Modeling in Biomedicine | 3 |
| GMS 6806 | Security and Privacy for Clinical Research | 3 |
| GMS 6812 | Health Outcomes Research in Cancer | 3 |
| GMS 6813 | Pragmatic Clinical Trials | 3 |
| GMS 6816 | Pediatric Child Health Outcomes Assessment for Clinical and Community-Based Research | 2 |
| GMS 6821 | Measuring and Analyzing Health Outcomes I | 2 |
| GMS 6822 | Measuring and Analyzing Health Outcomes II | 3 |
| GMS 6826 | Advanced Design and Methodology for Case-Control Studies in Clinical Research | 2 |
| GMS 6829 | Longitudinal Research Design | 2 |
| GMS 6830 | Health Outcomes Research and Policy Development | 3 |
| GMS 6832 | Economic Methods for Evaluating Value in Health | 3 |
| GMS 6833 | Health Outcomes Research in Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
| GMS 6834 | Health Policy and Formulation of Payment Mechanisms for Health Care | 3 |
| GMS 6835 | Health Outcomes Research in Children | 3 |
| GMS 6836 | Foundations of Learning Health Systems Research | 1 |
| GMS 6842 | Translational Research Methods | 2 |
| GMS 6844 | Time Series and Quasi-Experimental Design for Health Outcomes Research | 2 |
| GMS 6846 | Meta-Analysis in Clinical, Health Services Research and Public Health | 2 |
| GMS 6848 | Ensuring Rigor and Reproducibility in Clinical and Translational Research | 1 |
| GMS 6850 | Foundations of Biomedical Informatics | 3 |
| GMS 6851 | Fundamentals of Dissemination and Implementation Research | 3 |
| GMS 6852 | Community Engaged Research for Clinical Effectiveness and Implementation Science Studies | 2 |
| GMS 6853 | Improvement and Implementation Science in the Learning Health System | 3 |
| GMS 6854 | Applied Topics in Clinical Effectiveness Research | 2 |
| GMS 6856 | Introduction to Biomedical Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| GMS 6857 | Clinical Decision Support Systems | 3 |
| GMS 6880 | Mentored Research Hop | 3 |
| GMS 6881 | Special Studies in Epidemiology and Health Policy Research | 2 |
| GMS 6883 | Practicum Experience in Epidemiology and Health Policy | 2 |
| GMS 6884 | Research in Epidemiology and Health Policy | 2 |
| GMS 6885 | Translational Health Research Design | 3 |
| GMS 6888 | Mentored Research Hop | 3 |
| GMS 6893 | Clinical and Translational Science Seminar Series | 2 |
| GMS 6896 | Health Outcomes and Policy Seminar | 1 |
| GMS 7866 | Principles of Referent Tracking in Biomedical Informatics | 3 |
| GMS 7886 | Health Outcomes and Policy PhD Seminar: Applied Research | 3 |
| GMS 7887 | Health Outcomes & Policy PhD Research Seminar | 1 |
| GMS 7906 | Grant Writing for Health Outcomes Studies | 2 |
| STA 5223 | Applied Sample Survey Methods | 3 |
| STA 5503 | Categorical Data Methods | 3 |
| STA 5701 | Applied Multivariate Methods | 3 |
| STA 6166 | Statistical Methods in Research I | 3 |
| STA 7179 | Survival Analysis | 3 |
| STA 7249 | Generalized Linear Models | 3 |
| STA 7346 | Statistical Inference | 3 |
| STA 7347 | Advanced Inference | 3 |
Advanced Concentration in Immunology and Microbiology Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VME 6505 | Autoimmunity | 1 |
| GMS 6034 | Advanced Virology I: Genetics and RNA | 1 |
| GMS 6035 | Advanced Virology II: RNA Viruses | 1 |
| GMS 6036 | Molecular Virology III: DNA Viruses | 1 |
| GMS 6038 | Bacterial Genetics and Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6040 | Host-Pathogen Interactions | 1 |
| GMS 6121 | Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| GMS 6140 | Principles of Immunology | 4 |
| GMS 6193 | Research Conference in Oral Biology | 1-3 |
| GMS 6196 | Virology Journal Club | 1 |
| GMS 6198 | Bacterial Pathogenesis Journal Club | 1 |
| GMS 6337 | B Cell Development in Health and Disease | 1 |
| GMS 6382 | Special Topics in Immunology | 1-3 |
| GMS 6921 | Immunology/Microbiology Journal Colloquy | 1 |
| GMS 7192 | Journal Colloquy | 1 |
| VME 6934 | Topics in Veterinary Medical Sciences | 1-4 |
Advanced Concentration in Molecular Cell Biology Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS 5905 | Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences | 1-4 |
| GMS 6013 | Developmental Genetics | 1 |
| GMS 6061 | Nuclear Structure and Dynamics | 1 |
| GMS 6062 | Protein Trafficking | 1 |
| GMS 6063 | Cell Biology of Aging | 1 |
| GMS 6064 | Tumor Biology | 1 |
| GMS 6065 | Fundamentals of Cancer Biology | 3 |
| GMS 6331 | Stem Cell Biology | 1 |
| GMS 6335 | Advanced Stem Cell Biology: Tissue Engineering | 1 |
| GMS 6336 | Advanced Stem Cell Biology: Regenerative Medicine | 1 |
| GMS 6417 | Integrative Aging Physiology | 3 |
| GMS 6421 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| GMS 6622 | Mitochondrial Biology in Aging and Disease | 2 |
| GMS 6635 | Organization of Cells and Tissues | 3 |
| GMS 6647 | Transcriptional and Translational Control of Cell Growth and Proliferation | 1 |
| GMS 6690 | Molecular Cell Biology Journal Club | 1 |
| GMS 6691 | Special Topics in Cell Biology and Anatomy | 1-4 |
| GMS 6692 | Research Conference in Anatomy and Cell Biology | 1 |
Advanced Concentration in Neuroscience Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS 6007 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 3 |
| GMS 6021 | Principles of Neuroscience I: Organization and Development of the Nervous System | 2 |
| GMS 6022 | Principles of Neuroscience II: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | 3 |
| GMS 6023 | Principles of Neuroscience III: Molecular Neuropharmacology and its Clinical Application | 3 |
| GMS 6024 | Princ Neuroscience 4 | 2 |
| GMS 6029 | Brain Journal Club | 1 |
| GMS 6073 | Disorders of the Developing Nervous System | 1 |
| GMS 6078 | Synaptic Function and Plasticity | 1 |
| GMS 6079 | Computers in Biology | 1 |
| GMS 6080 | Basic Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 1 |
| GMS 6081 | Biological Imaging Techniques | 1 |
| GMS 6082 | Introduction to Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 1 |
| GMS 6223 | Drosophila Neurogenetics: from Development to Function | 2 |
| GMS 6705 | Functional Human Neuroanatomy | 4 |
| GMS 6709 | Current Topics in Vision | 1 |
| GMS 6711 | Neurobiology of Pain | 1 |
| GMS 6712 | Biological Clocks in Neural Health and Disease | 3 |
| GMS 6719 | Fundamentals of Computational Neuroscience | 2 |
| GMS 6750 | Molecular Pathobiology of Neural Disease | 1 |
| GMS 6757 | Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Clinical and Mechanistic Principles | 2 |
| GMS 6791 | Visual Neuroscience Journal Club | 1-2 |
| GMS 6792 | Neuroscience Graduate Research Seminar | 1 |
| GMS 7794 | Neuroscience Seminar | 1 |
| GMS 7795 | Special Topics in Neuroscience | 1-4 |
Advanced Concentration in Oral Biology Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS 6160 | Introduction to Oral Biology I | 2 |
| GMS 6161 | Introduction to Oral Biology II | 2 |
| DEN 6680 | Principles and Craniofacial Biology and Emerging Therapies | 2 |
| DEN 6681 | Craniofacial Pathobiology | 2 |
Advanced Concentration in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS 6051 | Signal Transduction | 1 |
| GMS 6052 | Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes | 1 |
| GMS 6053 | Cancer Biology and Therapeutics | 1 |
| GMS 6400C | Principles of Physiology | 6 |
| GMS 6401 | Medical Renal Physiology | 2 |
| GMS 6402 | Medical Respiration Physiology | 3 |
| GMS 6405 | Fundamentals of Endocrine Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6406 | Fundamentals of Pulmonary/Respiratory Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6408 | Fundamentals of Renal Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6410 | Physiology of the Circulation of Blood | 2 |
| GMS 6411 | Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6415 | Fundamentals of Gastrointestinal Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6419 | Medical Endocrinology and Reproduction | 3 |
| GMS 6440 | Fundamentals of Medical Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6474 | Medical Cardiovascular and Muscle Physiology | 3 |
| GMS 6479 | Medical Gastrointestinal Physiology | 2 |
| GMS 6491 | Journal Club in Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6563 | Molecular Pharmacology | 1-3 |
| GMS 6590 | Seminar in Pharmacology | 1 |
| GMS 6592 | Ion Channels Journal Club: Pharmacology, Biophysics, and Neuroscience of Excitable Membranes | 1 |
| GMS 7593 | Topics in Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1-3 |
Advanced Concentration in Clinical and Translational Science Courses
College of Medicine Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GMS 5905 | Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences | 1-4 |
| GMS 6001 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences I | 5 |
| GMS 6003 | Fundamentals of Graduate Research and Professional Development | 1 |
| GMS 6004 | IDP Practical Laboratory | 2 |
| GMS 6008 | Fundamentals of Physiology and Functional Genomics | 2 |
| GMS 6009 | Principles of Drug Action and Therapeutics | 3 |
| GMS 6090 | Research in Medical Sciences | 1-10 |
| GMS 6096 | Introduction to NIH Grant Writing for Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
| GMS 6160 | Introduction to Oral Biology I | 2 |
| GMS 6161 | Introduction to Oral Biology II | 2 |
| GMS 6193 | Research Conference in Oral Biology | 1-3 |
| GMS 6405 | Fundamentals of Endocrine Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6406 | Fundamentals of Pulmonary/Respiratory Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6408 | Fundamentals of Renal Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6411 | Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6415 | Fundamentals of Gastrointestinal Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6491 | Journal Club in Physiology | 1 |
| GMS 6780 | Addiction: Neuroscience and Trends | 3 |
| GMS 6845 | Clinical & Translational Research Practicum | 3 |
| GMS 6865 | Quantitative Literacy for Translational Research | 2 |
| GMS 6875 | Ethical and Policy Issues in Clinical Research | 2 |
| GMS 6895 | CTS Journal Club | 1 |
| GMS 6903 | Manuscript and Abstract Writing for Clinician/Scientists | 2 |
| GMS 6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences | 1-10 |
| GMS 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| GMS 6940 | Supervised Teaching | 1-5 |
| GMS 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
| GMS 7093 | Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research | 2 |
| GMS 7877 | Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research | 1 |
| GMS 7944 | Practicum in Biomedical Science Education | 3 |
| GMS 7950 | Fundamentals of Biomedical Science Education | 2 |
| GMS 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| GMS 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
Medical sciences (PHD)
SLO1 Knowledge
Students will identify and explain the core knowledge for the Interdisciplinary Program (genetics, cell biology, biochemistry/molecular biology) followed by concentration-specific core knowledge (genetics, molecular cell biology, immunology/microbiology, physiology/pharmacology, biochemistry/molecular biology, or neuroscience). At the most basic level, this will include recognizing and explaining fundamental facts in the disciplines. At the intermediate level this will include explaining relationships between facts and explanation of mechanisms of biological processes. At the most advanced level this will include interpreting experimental data and designing experiments.
SLO2 Research Skills
Students will read, interpret and critically analyze published literature in their field to formulate hypotheses; design a technically sound and up-to-date experimental plan with appropriate controls; execute the experimental plan in a technically proficient manner; interpret the data; and then reformulate the hypotheses.
SLO3 Professional Behavior
Students apply professional behavior in their conduct of research, specifically identification and illustration of ethical conduct, including employment of appropriate safety, administrative, and regulatory rules
Medical Sciences (MS)
SLO1 Knowledge
Identifies, describes, and explains key concepts, study designs, and research methodologies necessary to conduct research in medical and health care disciplines
SLO2 Research
Explains research ideas, designs, and produces a scientifically sound clinical/translational research project in an ethically sound manner, which includes testable hypotheses and specific aims, presenting scientific relevancy, stating appropriate statistical and ethical considerations, detailing subject enrollment, data collection and analysis, and reporting how the project will lead to improvement of human health
SLO3 Professionalism
Organize activities that promote self-improvement, scientific teamwork, and improvement in human health