Provides broad training in research including endocrinology, regulation of gene expression and cloning, and sequencing. Offers specialization in oral microbiology, pathogenic microbiology, immunology, virology, microbial genetics, or microbial cytology. Offers integrative neuroscience specialization with research in sensory processes including pain, touch, proprioception, sensorimotor integration, motor control systems, and higher cognitive processes. Anatomical, physiological, pharmacological, biochemical, and molecular techniques help students better understand how the nervous system processes change in environmental stimuli and how they affect behavior. The Doctor of Philosophy degree in OCBS is the primary program.
Students complete one track, including course work, seminars, and research experiences.
Scholarly activities within the program prepare students to become independent research investigators and competent teachers. The combined doctoral degree and postgraduate specialty program in dentistry is for students who want to pursue a clinical specialty coupled with an in-depth research training experience. D. is for students who want to pursue their undergraduate dental education with in-depth research training in specific biological science disciplines. A strong undergraduate background in biological and physical science is helpful. The master's degree requires a minimum of 24 credits of selective and elective courses and six credits of master's thesis research.