M.D./Ph.D. Program in Biochemistry
M.D./Ph.D. Program in Biochemistry
M.D./Ph.D. program students usually enter the Ph.D. portion of their combined degree work after the basic science years of the M.D. curriculum. During the second year of the M.D. program students should discuss the Ph.D. Program with prospective faculty advisors and the Biochemistry Program Director. It is optimal for the student to complete two research rotations before choosing a permanent advisor.
M.D./Ph.D. Curriculum
All of the following are required
| Course (credits) | Description | Term |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 412 (5) | Advanced Topics in Biological Macromolecules | Spring |
| IND 408 (4) | Advanced Biochemistry | Fall |
| IND 501 (1) | Ethics in Research | Fall |
| BCH 501, 502 (1) | Biochemistry Seminar* | Each Semester |
| BCH 595 | Ph.D. Research | Each Semester |
| *Includes yearly presentation | ||
Additional requirement
An (advisor and program director) approved alternative elective
NOTE: M.D. Ph.D. students are granted 30 credits toward the 90-credit hour requirement for the Ph.D. on the basis of their basic sciences curriculum.
Other M.D./Ph.D. Requirements
- No Teaching Assistantship is required.
- The Qualifying Examination is required at the end of the second year of Ph.D. studies, to be completed by October 1 of the third year of graduate study.
- Thesis preparation and defense.