Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology

Shannon Conley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Chair, Graduate Education Committee



DEGREES OFFERED: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

AREAS OF RESEARCH

Developmental biology, retinal biochemistry, cancer biology and chemotherapy, mitosis, gene regulation, neurobiology of sensory systems, autonomic and cardiovascular pharmacology, nerve regeneration, and cell signaling mechanisms. 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The graduate program is designed to prepare individuals for academic and research careers in cell biology. Students are encouraged to obtain a broad background in the various disciplines and develop and pursue a research project in one of the areas of scientific investigation currently available in the department.

All degree candidates participate in teaching courses offered by the department. Each student will work with a departmental faculty advisor and a committee composed primarily of departmental faculty members. To fulfill students' specialized needs and interests, the department offers advanced courses taught by faculty whose expertise is closely related to the contents of the course work. Students may also choose electives that emphasize anatomical or pharmacological studies. Related biomedical courses taught by other departments in the University also are available. Graduate assistantships and fellowships are available to qualified students on a competitive basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For admissions information, please go to this site: 

https://basicsciences.ouhsc.edu/cb/Academic-Programs/How-to-Apply-Cell-Biology-Graduate-Program




DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CELL BIOLOGY

Candidates for the Ph.D. degree must meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) 90 credit hours acceptable to the student's graduate committee; 
(2) obtain a grade of "Satisfactory" in the required graduate course - Advanced Cell Biology III: Capstone;
(3) attendance and participation in departmental seminar activities; 
(4) successful completion of a comprehensive qualifying examination; 
(5) a research proposal, original investigation, written dissertation, and general dissertation defense (A maximum of 60 credit hours is allowed for dissertation research.)

At the discretion of the Graduate Education Committee, equivalent courses from other accredited institutions may be substituted for any of the requirements.
 

Graduate Fellowships

Graduate College Handbook

Cell Biology Graduate Handbook