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Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.)

• Biomedical Sciences PhD Competencies and Educational Objectives
• Admission Requirements
• General Graduation requirements
• Transfer/Re-Admission
• Recommended Course Schedule for the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences
• First Year
• Summer
• Second Year
• Third Year
• Fourth Year
• GSA(Graduate Student  Association)

Biomedical Sciences PhD Competencies and Educational Objectives

The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences is an integrated, multidisciplinary interdepartmental program in the basic biomedical sciences that is designed to provide trainees with a broad-based two year core curriculum followed by advanced courses and dissertation research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree. Our institution is committed to the development of independent, competitive and well-trained professionals with strong interpersonal communication skills who can succeed in the biomedical research field.

Goal:

The major goal of the Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences is to develop scientists in the biomedical field who have the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue competitive research and academic careers.

1. Knowledge: Students must demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical sciences as well as the application of this knowledge to research.
   
   By the time of graduation students are expected to:

   1. Demonstrate general knowledge in the basic sciences including Biochemistry, Histology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Physiology.
       

   2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge in thesis research area.
      
       

2. Research: Students must be able to examine and evaluate scientific questions, and literature as a constant independent and life-long learning process.
   
   By the time of graduation, students are expected to:

   1. Develop analytical capacities in order to be able to independently formulate hypotheses, design experimental approaches, analyze data effectively, provide critical evaluations, and reach reasonable conclusions.
       

   2. Develop basic and advanced technical research skills through intensive participation in hands-on courses, research activities and workshops.
       

   3. Demonstrate proficiency in carrying out competitive and independent research
      
       

3. Professionalism: Students must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities and to abide by ethical principles.
   
   By the time of graduation, students are expected to:

   1. Demonstrate a commitment to carry out professional responsibilities based on ethical principles.
       

   2. Demonstrate honesty, integrity and respectful behavior in all research, courses and career training activities.
       

4. Communication Skills: Students must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective interchange of information
   
   By the time of graduation, students are expected to:

   1. Demonstrate scientific writing and grantsmanship skills, so that they are able to develop and publish manuscripts from their research findings, design basic research protocols, and submit proposals for funding.
       

   2. Exhibit communication and networking skills through the presentation of experimental results at scientific forums in the area of expertise.
       

   3. Develop professional values and collaborative skills.
      
       

5. Teaching and Mentoring: Students must share their knowledge and provide support and advice to peers in ethical, scientific and professional principles.
   
   By the time of graduation, students are expected to:

   1. Demonstrate proficiency in the instruction, advising, and evaluation of students.
       

   2. Develop written and oral presentation skills.
       

General Graduation Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) is awarded after achieving a high degree of scholarship and the successful completion of an original research project which is a significant contribution to the scientific knowledge in a particular field. The general requirements for the degree are as follows:

1. Course Work - Completion of all courses in the study program with a minimum general grade index of 3.00.
    

2. Approval of the Qualifying Exam, prepared by the basic sciences faculty covering the core course material.
    

3. Presentation of a research proposal before the student graduate committee.
    

4. Engaging in a research program under supervision of a research mentor, and preparing an acceptable dissertation.

5. Defend a research dissertation before the student graduate committee.
    

6. Publish as co-author any part of the thesis in any peer-reviewed journal.

Requirements for the Ph.D. degree must be completed not later than 8 calendar or academic years for a full-time student in the doctoral program.
 

Transfer/Re-Admission

Recommended Course Schedule for the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences

I Semester

II Semester

Second Year

I Semester

II Semester

I Semester

II Semester

Fourth Year

I Semester

II Semester

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