Cancer Biology Specialization
CAMB-CBZ-PHD : Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology Specialization
| Effective Fall 2019 | ||
| A maximum of 30 credits at the master’s degree level may be accepted toward the Ph.D. A professional post baccalaureate degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, or Pharmacy may be accepted for a maximum of 30 credits. |
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| Course List | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
Required Courses |
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| BC 563 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| BC 565 | Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | 4 |
| CM 510 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 1 |
| CM 792 | Cell and Molecular Biology Seminar 1 | 4 |
| CM 793 | Seminar 1 | 4 |
| GRAD 550 | STEM Communication | 1 |
| MIP 611 | Advanced Microbiological Research Methods | 4 |
Select a minimum of five credits from the following: |
5 | |
| ERHS 510 | Cancer Biology | 3 |
| ERHS 611 | Cancer Genetics | 2 |
| ERHS 733 | Environmental Carcinogenesis | 3 |
| VS 718 | Cancer Biology Clinical Practicum | 2 |
Independent Study and Dissertation (select a minimum of 6 credits from the following): |
6 | |
| CM 795 | Independent Study 2 | 1 – 18 |
| CM 799 | Dissertation 2 | 1 – 18 |
Additional Course Work |
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| Electives must contain at least one course from each section list: 2 | 40 | |
| Ethics Electives | 1 – 3 | |
| Statistics Electives | 3 – 4 | |
| Topics Electives | 1 – 18 | |
| Writing Electives | 1 – 3 | |
| Master’s Degree Credit (a maximum of 30 credits may be accepted from a master’s degree) |
30 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 72 | |
| A minimum of 72 credits are required to complete this program. | ||
1 CM 792 and CM 793 must be taken each year in spring or fall semester. |
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| 2 Students must have at least one credit from each CM 795 and CM 699, and select enough independent study and dissertation and other elective course credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 72 credits, with approval of graduate advisory committee. | ||