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:

Course	Number	Hours
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:

Course	Number	Hours
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).