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PhD
Major
Biomedical Sciences | Biochemistry | Biotechnology
Area of study
Health | Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Physiology and Biophysics, PhD

Degree Awarded

Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Biophysics


Chairperson

Thomas W. White, BST Level 5, Room 1


PhD Graduate Program Director

Raafat El-Maghrabi, Basic Science Tower T6, Room 1


Graduate Program Administrator

Odalis Hernandez


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The Department of Physiology and Biophysics offers a program of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The broad interests of our faculty provide diverse research opportunities ranging from systems physiology, to translational cancer research and single molecule biophysics. Our goal is to instruct students in the use of quantitative methods to study complex physiological problems of relevance to human health and disease.


The Department’s principal areas of research specialization are:


  • Ion channel and gap junction Biophysics, with emphasis on cardiology and vision
  • Intracellular and intercellular signaling mechanisms in cancer and neurobiology
  • Physiology at the cellular, organ, and intact animal levels with emphasis on transgenic models of disease
  • Fluorescence microscopy with the largest concentrations of microscopy equipment at Stony Brook University

Our curriculum is based on a foundation in Human Physiology with additional advanced courses in Statistical Methods, Biochemistry and the physical chemistry of Biomembranes. Through elective coursework in Applied Mathematics, Genetics, Neurobiology or Journalism students can tailor their training to their career goals. Students from our program have gone on to careers in academic and industrial research, government service and law.


Admission Requirements

  • The minimum requirements for admission to The Ph.D program in Physiology & Biophysics are a Bachelor’s Degree with a Major in the Physical or Biological sciences.
  • Successful applicants have a grade point average of 3.25/4.0 or higher for their undergraduate curriculum, with special emphasis on coursework within the major.
  • The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are no longer required for our program, but a strong performance on the GRE will reflect positively on your application.
  • Students for whom English is not their native language, must established English proficiency based on the results of your TOEFL or IELTS examinations.
  • Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation that can speak to the student’s academic and research performance.
  • Preference is given to students with previous research experience.
  • Students who do not meet these qualifications are encouraged to seek admission to our Master’s program for additional preparation.

Degree Requirements

  • Completion of the Following Courses:
    • HBY 531 - Medical Physiology (8 credits)
    • OR
    • HBY 501 - Physiology (4 credits)
    • HBY 530 - Cellular Physiology and Biophysics (1-3 credits)
    • HBY 561 - Statistical Analysis of Physiological Data (1 credit)
    • HBY 562 - Model-based Analysis of Physiological Data (1 credit)
    • MCB 517 - Biomembranes (1 credit)
    • MCB 520 - Graduate Biochemistry I (3 credits)
    • HBY 570 - Student Journal Club (1 credit)
    • HBY 591 - Physiology and Biophysics Research (1-12 credits)
    • HBY 690 - Seminar in Physiology and Biophysics (0-1 credits)
    • HBY 699 - Dissertation Research on Campus (1-9 credits)
    • HBY 695 - Practicum in Teaching in Physiology and Biophysics (1 credit)
    • Elective courses (12 credits)
  • Satisfactory completion of the preliminary examination at the end of the second year of study.
  • Submission of a thesis research proposal by the end of the third year.
  • Participation in the teaching practicum.
  • Submission of an approved dissertation and successful oral defense.
  • Completion of all requirements within seven years.
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