Neuroscience
An MD/PhD student may pursue a PhD in Neuroscience. A total of 90 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 is in good academic standing and has passed USMLE Step 1.
Following are the medical school classes that may apply toward the PhD in Neuroscience and the earned graduate hours available:
| Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Major Discipline Content |
Course Number |
| Molecular and Cellular Systems |
5 |
Biochemistry,Genetics,
Cell Biology |
INDT8108 |
| The Human Structure |
7 |
Anatomy |
INDT8124 |
| Disease, Diagnosis and Therapeutics |
4 |
Pharmacology and Pathology |
INDT8116 |
| Microbiology and Immunology |
6 |
Microbiology and Immunology |
INDT8132 |
| Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary |
5 |
Physiology |
INDT8140 |
| Metabolism and Nutrition |
5 |
Biochemistry and Physiology |
INDT8148 |
| Blood, Hematopoiesis and Lymphatics |
5 |
Pathology |
INDT8156 |
| Biostatistics and Epidemiology |
1 |
Biostatistics |
INDT8303 |
| Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Renal |
8 |
Physiology and Pathology |
INDT8264 |
| Neuroscience
and Psychiatry |
10 |
Physiology and Neuroscience |
INDT8272 |
Reproductive and
Gender-based |
5 |
Physiology |
INDT8280 |
MD/PhD students pursuing the PhD in Neuroscience are required to take the following advanced courses:
| Course | Number | Hours |
|---|
| 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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