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The Molecular and Cellular Pathology Ph.D. program has a minimal number of obligatory core courses. The schedule of courses taken by individual students will vary tremendously, reflecting differences in educational background and other advanced training. Thus, a specific sequence of courses is structured for each student after consideration of the student’s career goals and previous educational background. Individual curriculum are designed to provide a strong foundation in the biomedical sciences and to maximize the student’s understanding of pathobiology. Students who already have a professional degree, or who have taken satisfactory introductory courses as undergraduates or in Masters’ programs, may proceed directly to more advanced topics in the first year. In contrast, students with recognized deficiencies in their educational backgrounds may receive extra tutorial teaching. Each student’s curriculum will also include special advanced courses in the area of concentration of the student’s research topic.

Typical Curriculum for Pathobiology and Translational Science Ph.D.

This example assumes the student matriculates into the pathology program at the end of their first year in the Biologic and Biomedical Sciences Program (BBSP). The required coursework is usually completed by the end of the student’s second year. Additional information about the pathology courses indicated in this example can be found under Course Offerings. Information about courses offered by other programs within the graduate school is available in The Graduate School Record.

First (BBSP) and Second Year

 

REQUIRED COURSES to be taken during the:

FIRST YEAR (BBSP) and/or SECOND YEAR (Pathology)

Fall Semester

Hr

SpringSemester

Hr

PATH 713

Mechanisms of Disease

3

BBSP 705
Best Practices for Rigor and Reproducibility in Research
(Required for all 1st year students)

1

PATH 714L

Mechanisms of Disease Lab

2

PATH 850
Scientific Writing in Pathobiology and Translational Science

1

PATH 801

Scientific Critical Thinking

 

3

Basic Science Electives (PATH or NON-PATH; minimum 6 hrs; either semester)

varies

 

BBSP 610

Statistics for Lab Scientists

2

Basic Science Electives (PATH or NON-PATH; minimum 6 hrs; either semester)

varies
PATHOLOGY ELECTIVE COURSES (Elective coursework during the first and second year may include courses from other disciplines related to the student’s dissertation research)
Fall Semester

Hr

Spring Semester

Hr

PATH 725

Cancer Pathobiology

3

PATH 723
Practical Considerations for Translational Research
 

2

PATH 766

Current Topics in Cardiovascular Biology

 

3

 

PATH 767

Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cardiovascular Diseases

3

PATH770
Mouse Efficacy and Disease Models

3

 

 

2

PATH 920

Interdisciplinary Vascular Biology (seminar)

1

 

PATH 920

Interdisciplinary Vascular Biology (seminar)

1

 

 

Third Year

Fall Semester Hours Credit Spring Semester Hours Credit
PATH 900/994
Research in Pathology
varies PATH 900/994
Research in Pathology
varies
Basic Science Electives varies Basic Science Electives varies
Total Credit Hours 3 (varies) Total Credit Hours 3 (varies)

Fourth and Fifth Year

Fall Semester Hours Credit Spring Semester Hours Credit
PATH 994
Doctoral Dissertation Research
varies PATH 994
Doctoral Dissertation Research
varies
Total Credit Hours 3(varies) Total Credit Hours 3 (varies)

 

 

Important Dates for Doctoral Written Exam (DWE) and Doctoral Oral Exam (DOE)

May 1, 2024: Student submits DWE committee form to DGS for approval

May 30, 2024: Student submits DWE to DGS

June 3, 2024: DWE distribution to Faculty Evaluators

June 19, 2024: Faculty Evaluator comments and assessment due to DGS

June 26, 2024: Assessment and comments distributed to Students

July 15, 2024: Minor (2-week) revisions due

July 29, 2024: Major (4-week) revisions due

August 20 – October 31, 2024: Doctoral Oral Exam Completion

 

 

Pathobiology and Translational Sciences Graduate Program