Biomedical Sciences PhD
Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program: Your Pathway to Discovery
Welcome to the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program! We’re here to guide you through your first year as you explore research opportunities, complete coursework, and choose your mentor and concentration.
As an incoming student, you’ll begin as undeclared, taking the core curriculum and participating in faculty lab rotations. Early on, you’ll meet with the First-Year Ph.D. Advisor to discuss course selection, lab rotations, and the process for selecting your mentor and concentration.
Year 1 Overview
- Fall Semester:
- Complete the core curriculum, including GSBS 5275: Introduction to Biomedical Research.
- Explore concentration-specific research opportunities during the first four weeks of GSBS 5275.
- Participate in two 5-week lab rotations to identify your research interests and potential mentors.
- Mentor and concentration selection begins after the Fall semester and must be finalized by the end of Spring.
- Spring Semester:
- Register for GSBS 5098: Techniques in Biomedical Research (6 credit hours), advanced coursework, a concentration seminar, and GSBS 5101: Responsible Conduct of Research.
- Additional lab rotations may be completed if needed.
Course Recommendations and Preparation
A strong foundation in life sciences is key to success. While undergraduate coursework is flexible, most successful students have taken:
- Biology
- Chemistry (including Organic Chemistry)
- Physics
- Calculus
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology or Genetics
- Cell Biology
- Physiology
- Advanced Biological Sciences or Chemistry
Additional Support
Take time to review concentration guidelines and expectations as you make your decisions. Our team, including the concentration advisors and Student Affairs Advocate, is here to provide guidance every step of the way.
We’re excited to support you on this journey as you discover your passion and set the foundation for a fulfilling research career!
First Year Sample Curriculum
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
GSBS 5000 |
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice |
0 |
|
GSBS 5471 |
Core I: Molecules |
4 |
|
GSBS 5372 |
Core II: Cells |
3 |
|
GSBS 5373 |
Core III: Genes |
3 |
|
GSBS 5174 |
Core IV: Biomedical Seminar |
1 |
|
GSBS 5275 |
Core V: Introduction to Biomedical Research |
2 |
|
|
|
13 Hours Total |
Spring Term:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
GBCM 6320 |
Advanced Cell Biology |
3 |
|
GBCM 6333 |
Advanced Protein Biochemistry |
3 |
|
GBCM 7101 |
Seminar |
1 |
|
GBCM 6055 or GSBS 5098 |
Laboratory Methods/Techniques in Biomedical Research |
6 |
|
GSBS 5101 |
Responsible Conduct of Research |
1 |
|
|
|
14 Hours Total |
Summer Term:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
GBCM 6055 or GSBS 5098 |
Laboratory Methods/Techniques in Biomedical Research |
6 |
|
|
|
6 Hours Total |
Spring Term:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
GBTC 5212 |
Fundamentals of Bacteriology |
2 |
|
GBTC 5213 |
Fundamentals of Virology/Parasitology |
2 |
|
GBTC 5214 |
Fundamentals of Immunology |
2 |
|
GIID 7101 |
Seminar |
1 |
|
GSBS 5098 |
Techniques in Biomedical Research |
6 |
|
GSBS 5101 |
Responsible Conduct of Research |
1 |
|
|
|
14 Hours Total |
Summer Term:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
GIID 5350 |
Fundamental of Oral and Written Presentations |
3 |
|
GSBS 5098 |
Techniques in Biomedical Research |
6 |
|
|
|
9 Hours Total |
Spring Term:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
GMBP 5221 |
Experimental Biochemistry and Biophysics of Membranes |
2 |
|
GMBP 5321 |
Biochemistry and Biophysics of Membranes |
3 |
|
GMBP 7101 |
Seminar |
1 |
|
GMBP 7202 |
Readings in Molecular Biophysics |
1 |
|
GSBS 5098 |
Techniques in Biomedical Research |
6 |
|
GSBS 5101 |
Responsible Conduct of Research |
1 |
|
|
|
14 Hours Total |
Summer Term:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
GSBS 5098 |
Techniques in Biomedical Research |
6 |
|
|
|
6 Hours Total |
Spring Term:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
GTNP 5303 |
Principles of Pharmacology |
3 |
|
GMBP 5302 |
Human Physiology |
3 |
|
GTNP 7101 |
Seminar |
1 |
|
GSBS 5098 |
Techniques in Biomedical Research |
6 |
|
GSBS 5101 |
Responsible Conduct of Research |
1 |
|
|
|
14 Hours Total |
Summer Term:
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
|---|---|
|
GSBS 5098 |
Techniques in Biomedical Research |