Ph.D. in Complex Biological Systems

Program Overview

Rowan University's Ph.D. in Complex Biological Systems is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for careers in research, teaching, and other fields. The program integrates coursework in molecular, cellular, organismal, and systemic biology with advanced computational data analysis techniques. Students complete 72 graduate semester hours, including required courses, research courses, and restricted elective courses. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in academia, industry, and other sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Ph.D. in Complex Biological Systems (CBS) at Rowan University is an interdisciplinary program that cultivates the next generation of biological scientists. It integrates a solid foundational curriculum across molecular, cellular, organismal, and systemic levels, coupled with advanced computational data analysis techniques. The program culminates in an integrative, capstone course focused on comprehensive analysis of a research problem across all organizational levels. This doctoral program aims to equip students with the broad knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in today's highly collaborative, multidisciplinary workforce in various fields, including research, teaching, project management, consulting, or scientific/technical writing in academia or industry.

Outline:

The Ph.D. in Complex Biological Systems is a full-time graduate program offered face-to-face at Rowan University's Glassboro, NJ, campus. It requires the completion of 72 graduate semester hours. The coursework for the Ph.D. in Complex Biological Systems is designed to enable students to develop increasingly complex and cumulative knowledge over the course of their training and integrate their knowledge across organizational levels. The program's curriculum includes:

Required Courses (18 Semester Hours):

• CBS 01510 Molecular Foundations of Biological Systems
• CBS 01520 Cellular Foundations of Biological Systems
• STAT 02515 Organismal Foundations of Biological Systems
• CBS 01540 Biological Networks and Systems
• CBS 01570 Computational Methods and Data Analysis in Biological Systems
• CBS 01580 Integrative Analysis of Biological Problems
• CBS 01590 Graduate Seminar (zero credit course required for 6 semesters)

Research Courses (30-48 Semester Hours):

• CBS 01550 Thesis Research

Restricted Elective Courses (6-18 Semester Hours):

• CBS 01560 Fundamentals of Teaching for Biological Sciences

Careers:

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Complex Biological Systems program are well-equipped for careers in various fields, including:

• Research
• Teaching
• Project management
• Consulting
• Scientific/technical writing
• Academia
• Industry