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Doctoral Program HighlightsThe PhD program in Systems Biology and Physiology is focused on research training, and includes opportunities for academic course work that supports the development of each student's research competence and confidence. Research in the program employs a wide range of classical and modern experimental methods including molecular biology, electro physiology, genetic technology, bioinformatics and functional genomics, proteomics, and advanced imaging methods. Researchers work in the fields of cardiovascular, epithelial, pulmonary and renal physiology, neurobiology, endocrinology, membrane biophysics, and cellular signal transduction.We bring students and faculty from a variety of different backgrounds and expertise together so they can approach research questions using experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches. In this way teams of researchers help students discover new solutions to physiological questions. Students are admitted to the doctoral program with a baccalaureate, or higher degree. The PhD program develops independent research potential in its students. A combination of introductory lab experiences, core and advanced courses, seminars and journal clubs provide foundations on which to build a dissertation research project. Prior to graduation, all students must publish their research in major scientific journals. Students are provided financial support to present their findings at national scientific meetings, and compete for research fellowship awards. On average, students in this program finish the PhD in about 5 years. RequirementsThe prospective student is required to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution and a strong background in the sciences; students are expected to have an overall GPA of at least 3.0, with particular emphasis placed on having excellent performance in the advanced science courses. Qualified students with specific deficiencies in their undergraduate preparation will be guided to remedy these either before, or during the early part of, their graduate education. All applicants are required to take the general aptitude test of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). An advanced test (biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics or physics) is strongly recommended.Special requirements for international studentsStudents whose native language is other than English must demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before they can be considered for admission. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 68- internet based, 190-computer based and 520- paper based. All international students will be required to pass either the Spoken English exam (TSE) with a score of at least 50, or the Oral English Proficiency Test (OEPT) administered by the University. Students who do not pass the TSE exam before enrollment will be required to take English as a Second Language course during autumn quarter of there first year before they take the OEPT test in September. The OEPT may be retaken in February if necessary. The OEPT or the TSE must be passed prior to enrollment for the second year. www.ets.org.ProceduresInterested students should first complete the on-line application at (www.grad.uc.edu), fill out the personal statement, and pay the $40.00 application fee. Before being considered, applicants must submit:
Interview ProcessWhen possible, applicants are invited to spend the day with students and faculty. The interview provides an opportunity for the applicant to meet the faculty and graduate students, see the program’s research facilities and learn more about the training offered by the program. Interviews conducted at this time will contribute significantly to the committee’s admission decision.TimingApplications and all supporting documents are accepted at any time, but first consideration is given to those submitted by February 1 for admission beginning the following quarter.. All applications will be reviewed by the Recruitment Committee. Offers of admission are generally made by April 1. Students are encouraged to begin the program July 1,so that they can get an early start in the research experience, but may start September 1 when classes start. | |||||