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:
| 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:
| 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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