Program: Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics - University of Virginia

Degree Requirements

An accelerated Ph.D. program is also offered for candidates with an M.D. degree.

Note: Emphasis is placed on flexibility in the program. All programs are tailored to the needs and desires of the individual student.

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree are required to complete an approved program of courses selected from the following:

Required Courses

The required courses are satisfied by entry through the Molecular Medicine and Systems Biology program.

Laboratory Rotations

BIMS 503 - Macromolecular Structure and Function Credits: 4
BIMS 710 - Research Ethics Credits: 3
BIMS 811 - Gene Structure, Expression and Regulation Credits: 5
BIMS 812 - Cell Structure and Function Credits: 5
PHY 801 - Seminar in Physiology Credits: 2

And Either

BIMS 832 - Graduate Physiology Credits: 5
or
PHY 704 - General Physiology Credits: 8

Elective Courses

This is a partial listing of elective courses.

BIMS 813 - Topics in the Molecular Basis of Human Disease Credits: 2
BIOC 508 - Computer Analysis of DNA and Protein Sequences Credits: 3
BIOP 507 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Biological Systems Credits: 3
BIOP 802 - Advanced Protein Crystallography Credits: 3
/Macromolecular Crystallography
BIOP 803 - Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Macromollecules Credits: 3
PHY 506 - Experimental Approaches in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Credits: 4
PHY 813 - Structure and Function of Biological Membranes Credits: 3
PHY 862 - Neurophysiology Credits: 4

And Either

Course Descriptions

PHY 506 - Experimental Approaches in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Credits: 4
PHY 704 - General Physiology Credits: 8
PHY 801 - Seminar in Physiology Credits: 2
PHY 810 - Macromolecular Structure Determination Credits: 3
PHY 813 - Structure and Function of Biological Membranes Credits: 3
PHY 852 - Vascular Biology Credits: 3
PHY 862 - Neurophysiology Credits: 4
PHY 892 - Directed Readings in Physiology Credits: 1 to 3
PHY 897 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Research Credits: 3 to 12
PHY 898 - Non-Topical Research Credits: 3 to 12
PHY 995 - Research Credits: 3 to 12
PHY 996 - Research Credits: 3 to 12
PHY 997 - Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research Credits: 3 to 12
PHY 999 - Non-Topical Research Credits: 3 to 12

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