Students should have completed an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, mathematics, physics, pharmacy, psychology, or related fields. It is recommended that students have completed undergraduate courses in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, calculus, physics, and the biological sciences. Students will have the opportunity to join faculty research programs across a wide spectrum of topics including neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, sensory, cellular, molecular, and signal transduction physiology. The program of study is tailored to the individual background and career goals of the student. Students are expected to participate in graduate seminars, journal clubs, research seminars, to interact with visiting scholars, and to present the results of their research at local and national meetings.
Financial aid is available for highly qualified students.
The first year of training consists of coursework and laboratory rotations leading to the selection of a faculty mentor. In the second year, students begin research projects directed by their faculty mentors, and receive more specialized instruction through advanced courses and individual instruction. From this point on, a student s major responsibility is completion of his or her dissertation research. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of training opportunities we provide in other aspects of biomedical science such as teaching, written communication in the form of papers and grant applications, public presentations, and professional service.