Overview
The Cell Biology and Physiology (CBP) Track is one of six Program Tracks under the Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (GPIBS). The CBP track provides a broad, interdisciplinary training in the fundamentals of cell function, cell signaling, molecular biology of the cell, systemhttps://gradschool.uams.edu/gpibs/s biology (cell, tissue and organismal levels), cell physiology and pathophysiology, utilizing state-of-the art OMICS tools.
Our graduate program incorporates a mix of required core and elective courses to support an individualized curriculum. To provide you a broad base of knowledge, you will receive training in scientific writing and in critically evaluating scientific literature; a choice of three research rotations prior to choosing a mentor; and opportunities to hone your presentation skills through attendance in faculty-run seminars and student research workshops.
Our faculty demonstrate outstanding achievements in a wide array of research areas including musculo-skeletal biology, cell biology and signaling, cancer biology, cardiovascular and neuroscience and women’s reproductive health. Our faculty receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Veterans Administration (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), the Arkansas Research Alliance, UAMS College of Medicine and the UAMS Cancer Institute. Collaborative research conducted by our faculty with basic, translational and clinical researchers provide ample opportunities to expand your expertise and training needed to succeed in your chosen post-graduate scientific and professional careers.
Core Curriculum
Cell Biology and Physiology Track
Year 1 Fall
(12 credit hours)
- GPIBS Core Courses: Gene Expression; Cell Biology; Biochemistry; Research Lab Rotations (3)
Year 1 Spring
(9 credit hours)
- 1 credit hour Seminar (PHYO 51051)
- 1 credit hour Scientific Communication and Ethics II (PCOL 51191)
- 3 credit hours General Physiology (PHYO 51003)
- 4 credit hours Electives and/or Research
Summer 1 and 2
- 1 credit hour Research in Physiology (PHYO 5104V)
Year 2 Fall
(10 credit hours)
- 1 credit hour Seminar (PHYO 51051)
- 1 credit hour Scientific Communication and Ethics III (PCOL 51201)
- 3 credit hours Biostatistics I (BIOS 50133 or PHAR 51433)
- 4 credit hours Molecular Cell Biology (PHYO 61044)
- 1 credit hours Research
Year 2 Spring
(9 credit hours)
- 1 credit hour Seminar (PHYO 51051)
- 1 credit hour Scientific Communications and Ethics IV (PHAR 51231)
- 7 credit hours Elective and/or Research
A minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework are required. Electives are chosen based on advice from the student’s mentor and/or advisory committee. Cellular and Molecular Endocrinology (PHYO 51033) is a potential elective that is strongly recommended for students in the CBP track.
Year 2 Summer
Candidacy Exam (research proposal submitted to committee followed by oral defense)
- 1 credit hour of Research (PHYO 5104V).
Years 3 – Until Degree Completion
- 1 credit hour Seminar (PHYO 51051)for each of the remaining semesters and 9 credit hours of Dissertation Research (PHYO 6200V)(until reach 18).
Summers Starting Year 3 – Until Degree Completion
- 1 credit hour Doctoral Dissertation (PHYO 6200V) until graduation