Program Overview

IGPBS - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology PhD and MD/PhD

The IGPBS - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology doctoral program is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of the biochemistry and molecular biology of living organisms, including the research and training experience necessary for the development of independent investigators.

Graduate Committee

The graduate committee consists of:

• Dr. Rebecca Deegan (Chair & Program Director)
• Dr. Shantaram Joshi (Co-Chair)
• Dr. Moorthy Ponnusamy (Co-Chair)
• Dr. Jennifer Black
• Dr. Paul Trippier
• Dr. Armen Petroysan
• Dr. Sushil Kumar
• Dr. Micah Schott
• Dr. Melissa Teoh

Ph.D. Curriculum

The Ph.D. curriculum includes the following required courses:

• GRAD 800: Responsible Conduct in Research Training (0 credit hours)
• BMB 801: Fundamentals of Biomolecules (3 credit hours)
• IPBS 805: Fundamentals of Cellular Processes (3 credit hours)
• BMB 815: Metabolism (2 credit hours)
• IPBS 860: Success Skills for Graduate Students (1 credit hour)
• BMB 896: Research Other Than Thesis (1-8 credit hours)
• BMB 915: Proteins & Nucleic Acid (3 credit hours)
• BMB 970: Seminar (every semester, 1 credit hour)
• BMB 980: Critical Thinking in Advanced Metabolism (1 credit hour)
• BMB 975: Critical Thinking and Applications in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (3 credit hours)
• BMB 999: Doctoral Dissertation (1-15 credit hours)

MD/PhD Curriculum

Upon successful completion of Phase 1 of the College of Medicine curriculum, the requirement for completing IPBS 801, IPBS 802, IPBS 803, BMB 815, and BMB 915 will be waived. MD/PhD students in IGPBS - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology must complete the following coursework:

• GRAD 800: Responsible Conduct in Research Training (0 credit hours)
• BMB 896: Research Other Than Thesis (1-8 credit hours)
• BMB 970: Seminar (1 credit hour)
• BMB 975: Critical Thinking and Applications in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (3 credit hours)
• BMB 999: Doctoral Dissertation (1-15 credit hours)