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/PhDstudent 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:
| 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:
| 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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