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Ph.D. Programs
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Applicants for the M.D./Ph.D. Program must also meet the Graduate College admission requirements.
I. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
II. Biostatistics and Epidemiology
III. Cell Biology
IV. Microbiology and Immunology
V. Neuroscience
VI. Pathology
VII. Physiology
I. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
An MD/PhD student may pursue a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. A total of 90 hours (55 class hours and @ 35 research hours) is required for the PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Up to 56 credit hours toward the PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology may be applied from the first two years of medical school provided the MD/PhD student earned a B or better in the medical school classes.
Following are the medical school classes that may apply toward the PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the earned graduate hours available:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Biochemistry and Medical Molecular Genetics | BIOC 8203 | 8 Hours |
| Gross Anatomy | CELL 8100 | 10 Hours |
| Histology | CELL 8121 | 6 Hours |
| Human Embryology | CELL 8110 | 2 Hours |
| Medical Physiology | PHYO 8600 | 8 Hours |
| Medical Statistics | FM 8930 | 3 Hours |
| Microbiology and Immunology | MI 8300 | 3 Hours |
| Neurosciences | OCNS 8080 | 7 Hours |
| Pharmacology | CELL 8500 | 8 Hours |
| Professional Ethics and Professionalism | INDT 9668 | 1 Hour |
MD/PhD students pursuing the PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology are required to take the following advanced courses:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Physical Biochemistry of Macromolecules | BIOC 6210 | 4 Hours |
| Journal Club | BIOC 6221 | 6 Hours |
| Student Seminar | BIOC 5970 | 4 Hours |
| Research Project | BIOC 6960 | @ 9 Hours |
| Research for Doctor's Dissertation | BIOC 6980 | @ 25 Hours |
An MD/PhD student may participate in the Qualifying Exam during the spring semester of the first academic year in the PhD-track provided the student maintained a B average and completed all required coursework.
The Qualifying Exam is comprised of a written component and an oral component.
Upon achieving a passing score on the Qualifying Exam, the student may enroll in BIOC 6980 (Research for Doctor's Dissertation).
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II. Biostatistics and Epidemiology
The degree offered through the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology is designed to address student interests in the practical application of epidemiologic methods and biostatistical evaluation and interests of those individuals committed to the application of epidemiology and biostatistics for the improvement of health care. The M.D./Ph.D. track in this department is intended to be an integrated degree with options for concurrent enrollment in both colleges to complement the learning process. Individualized programs of study would be designed by the graduate-level advisory committee and appropriate representative(s) from the College of Medicine. The student would petition curriculum/departmental committees or college for any special enrollment structuring necessary to reach the goal of integration of course material.
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III. Cell Biology
An MD/PhD student may pursue a PhD in Cell Biology. A total of 90 hours (45 class hours and 45 research hours) is required for the PhD in Cell Biology.
Up to 30 credit hours toward the PhD in Cell Biology may be applied from the first two years of medical school provided the MD/PhD student earned a B or better in the medical school classes.
Following are the medical school classes that may apply toward the PhD in Cell Biology and the earned graduate hours available:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Biochemistry and Medical Molecular Genetics | BIOC 8203 | 8 Hours |
| Gross Anatomy | CELL 8100 | 10 Hours |
| Histology | CELL 8121 | 6 Hours |
| Human Embryology | CELL 8110 | 2 Hours |
| Introduction to Human Illness | INDT 8090 | 8 Hours |
| Medical Physiology | PHYO 8600 | 8 Hours |
| Microbiology and Immunology | MI 8300 | 3 Hours |
| Neurosciences | OCNS 8080 | 7 Hours |
| Pharmacology | CELL 8500 | 8 Hours |
MD/PhD students pursuing the PhD in Cell Biology are required to take the following advanced courses:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Special Studies in Cell Biology | CELL 5990 | 2 Hours |
| Current Topics in Cell Biology | CELL 5960 | 1 Hour |
| Cellular and Molecular Developmental Biology | CELL 6063 | 3 Hours |
| Research for Doctor's Dissertation | CELL 6980 | Variable |
An MD/PhD student may participate in the Qualifying Exam during the spring semester of the first academic year in the PhD-track provided the student maintained a B average and completed all required coursework.
The Qualifying Exam is comprised of a written component and an oral component.
Upon achieving a passing score on the Qualifying Exam, the student may enroll in CELL 6980 (Research for Doctor's Dissertation).
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IV. Microbiology and Immunology
An MD/PhD student may pursue a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology. A total of 90 hours (30 class hours and 60 research hours) is required for the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology.
Up to 20 credit hours toward the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology may be applied from the first two years of medical school provided the MD/PhD student earned a B or better in the medical school classes.
Following are the medical school classes that may apply toward the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology and the earned graduate hours available:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Biochemistry and Medical Molecular Genetics | BIOC 8203 | 8 Hours |
| Histology | CELL 8121 | 6 Hours |
| Introduction to Human Illness | INDT 8090 | 8 Hours |
| Microbiology and Immunology | MI 8300 | 3 Hours |
| Neurosciences | OCNS 8080 | 7 Hours |
| Pharmacology | CELL 8500 | 8 Hours |
MD/PhD students pursuing the PhD in Microbiology and Immunology are required to take the following advanced courses:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Advanced Immunology | MI | 3 Hours |
| Advanced Pathogenic Mechanisms | MI | 3 Hours |
| * Microbiology and Immunology Seminar | MI | 4 Hours |
| Special Studies | MI | 3 Hours |
| Integrity in Scientific Research | MI | 1 Hour |
| Research for Doctor's Dissertation | MI 6980 | Variable |
* This is a one-hour course that must be taken for credit four times in the Ph.D. program. When enrolled, the student will present a seminar to the Department covering the research progress. Students not enrolled for credit are expected to attend all Departmental seminars.
An MD/PhD student may participate in the Qualifying Exam during the spring semester of the first academic year in the PhD-track provided the student maintained a B average and completed all required coursework.
The Qualifying Exam contains both a written and oral component and will cover general principals in Microbiology and Immunology.
Upon achieving a passing score on the Qualifying Exam, the student may enroll in MI 6980 (Research for Doctor's Dissertation).
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V. Neuroscience
An MD/PhD student may pursue a PhD in Neuroscience. A total of 90 hours (30 class hours and 60 research hours) is required for the PhD in Neuroscience.
Up to 20 credit hours toward the PhD in Neuroscience may be applied from the first two years of medical school provided the MD/PhD student earned a B or better in the medical school classes.
Following are the medical school classes that may apply toward the PhD in Neuroscienceand the earned graduate hours available:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Gross Anatomy | CELL 8100 | 10 Hours |
| Human Embryology | CELL 8110 | 4 Hours |
| Introduction to Human Illness | INDT 8090 | 8 Hours |
| Medical Physiology | PHYO 8600 | 7 Hours |
| Microbiology and Immunology | MI 8300 | 8 Hours |
| Neurosciences | OCNS 8080 | 7 Hours |
| Pharmacology | CELL 8500 | 8 Hours |
MD/PhD students pursuing the PhD in Neuroscience are required to take the following advanced courses:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Neurobiology of Disease | OCNS 6503 | 3 Hours |
| Molecular/Systems Neuroscience | OCNS 6403 | 2 Hours |
| Current Topics in Neuroscience | OCNS 5401 | 1 Hour |
| Special Studies | OCNS 6990 | 3-12 Hours |
| Research for Doctor's Dissertation | OCNS 6980 | Variable |
Graduate students in Neuroscience also have the opportunity to participate in numerous educational activities that are sponsored by the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience including: Neuroscience Journal Clubs, Distinguished Lectureships, OCNS Annual Symposium, Hot Topics, NeuroNight, Brain Awareness Week.
An MD/PhD student may participate in the Qualifying Exam during the spring semester of the first academic year in the PhD-track provided the student maintained a B average and completed all required coursework.
The Qualifying Exam contains both a written and oral component.
Upon achieving a passing score on the Qualifying Exam, the student may enroll in OCNS 6980 (Research for Doctor's Dissertation).
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VI. Pathology
An MD/PhD student may pursue a PhD in Pathology. A total of 90 hours (30 class hours and 60 research hours) is required for the PhD in Pathology.
Up to 20 credit hours toward the PhD in Pathology may be applied from the first two years of medical school provided the MD/PhD student earned a B or better in the medical school classes.
Following are the medical school classes that may apply toward the PhD in Pathology and the earned graduate hours available:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Biochemistry and Medical Molecular Genetics | BIOC 8203 | 8 Hours |
| Histology | CELL 8121 | 6 Hours |
| Human Embryology | CELL 8110 | 4 Hours |
| Introduction to Human Illness | INDT 8090 | 8 Hours |
| Medical Physiology | PHYO 8600 | 7 Hours |
| Microbiology and Immunology | MI 8300 | 3 Hours |
| Pharmacology | CELL 8500 | 8 Hours |
MD/PhD students pursuing the PhD in Pathology are required to take the following advanced courses:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Mechanisms of Disease | PATH 6053 | 3 Hours |
| Principles of Pathobiology | PATH 6024 | 4 Hours |
| Seminar | PATH 6011 | 1 Hour |
| Research for Doctor's Dissertation | PATH 6980 | Variable |
An MD/PhD student may participate in the Qualifying Exam during the spring semester of the first academic year in the PhD-track provided the student maintained a B average and completed all required coursework. The Qualifying Exam is comprised of a written component and an oral component.
Upon achieving a passing score on the Qualifying Exam, the student may enroll in PATH 6980 (Research for Doctor's Dissertation).
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VII. Physiology
An MD/PhD student may pursue a PhD in Physiology. A total of 90 hours (45 class hours and 45 research hours) is required for the PhD in Physiology.
Up to 25 credit hours toward the PhD in Physiology may be applied from the first two years of medical school provided the MD/PhD student earned a B or better in the medical school classes.
Following are the medical school classes that may apply toward the PhD in Physiology and the earned graduate hours available:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Biochemistry and Medical Molecular Genetics | BIOC 8203 | 8 Hours |
| Medical Physiology | PHYO 8600 | 7 Hours |
| Medical Statistics | FM 8930 | 3 Hours |
| Neurosciences | OCNS 8080 | 6 Hours |
| Professional Ethics and Professionalism | INDT 9668 | 1 Hour |
MD/PhD students pursuing the PhD in Physiology are required to take the following advanced courses:
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| | Course | Number | Hours |
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| Care and Use of Research Animals | PATH 6043 | 3 Hours |
| Seminar (4 Times) | PHYO 5971 | 4 Hours |
| Integrative Physiological Systems | PHYO 6407 | 7 Hours |
| Special Studies | PHYO 5990 | 6 Hours |
| Research for Doctor's Dissertation | PHYO 6980 | Variable |
An MD/PhD student may participate in the Qualifying Exam during the spring semester of the first academic year in the PhD-track provided the student maintained a B average and completed all required coursework. The Qualifying Exam is comprised of a written component and an oral component.
Upon achieving a passing score on the Qualifying Exam, the student may enroll in PHYO 6980 (Research for Doctor's Dissertation).
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