Cardiovascular Science
Robert Mallet, Ph.D., Graduate Advisor
Research and Education Building 302
817-735-2080
http://www.hsc.unt.edu/departments/intphysio/
Graduate Faculty: Caffrey, Cunningham, Dimitrijevich, Downey, Gwirtz, Mifflin, Raven, Shi, Smith
Cardiovascular disorders are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Efforts to defin the mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases and to develop effective treatments for these diseases are at the forefront of academic and pharmaceutical industry research. The graduate training program in Cardiovascular Science is designed to foster development of a comprehensive understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of the heart and cardiovascular and communication skills essential for successful careers in this dynamic field. Scholars will train under the direction of a full complement of faculty renowned for their expertise in cardiovascular physiology, pathology, pharmacology, endocrinology, metabolism and molecular biology. State-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation are available to conduct research over the full spectrum from molecules to human subjects. The combination of advanced courseowrk and laboratory training will establish the foundation enabling the scholar to formulate, conduct and publish focused, cutting-edge research. Graduates of the Cardiovascular Science program will be thoroughly prepared to pursue rewarding, productive careers in cardiovascular research.
Degree Plans
Typical degree plans leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are outlined below. The doctoral program offers the choice of two tracks, one focusing on Integrative Cardiovascular Science and the other focusing on Molecular Cardiovascular Science. It is advantageous to the student to begin graduate study in the summer or fall semesters. The degree plan may vary depending upon availability of course offerings in a given semester and each student's background and progress toward thesis or dissertation research.
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MS Degree Plan for Cardiovascular Science |
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Year 1: Fall |
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BMSC 6301 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences I: Principles of Biochemistry |
4 SCH |
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BMSC 6302 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences II: Molecular Cell Biology |
4 SCH |
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BMSC 5135 |
Introduction to Faculty Research Programs |
1 SCH |
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BMSC 5160 |
Biomedical Ethics |
1 SCH |
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PSIO 5140 |
Seminar in Current Topics |
1 SCH |
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Electives |
1 SCH |
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12 SCH |
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Year 1: Spring |
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BMSC 5700 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences III: Physiology |
3 SCH |
| BMSC 5705 | Integrative Biomedical Sciences IV: Pharmacology | 2 SCH |
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BMSC 5710 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences V: Immunology and Microbiology |
3 SCH |
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BMSC 5935 |
Introduction to Faculty Research Programs |
1 SCH |
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BMSC 5310 |
Scientific Communications |
3 SCH |
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12 SCH |
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Year 1: Summer |
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BMSC 5400 |
Biostatistics for BMSC |
4 SCH |
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BMSC 5395 |
Thesis |
3 SCH |
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7 SCH |
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TOTAL |
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31 SCH |
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PhD Degree Plan for Cardiovascular Science |
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Year 1: Fall |
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BMSC 6301 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences I: Principles of Biochemistry |
4 SCH |
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BMSC 6302 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences II: Molecular Cell Biology |
4 SCH |
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BMSC 5135 |
Introduction to Faculty Research Programs |
1 SCH |
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BMSC 5160 |
Biomedical Ethics |
1 SCH |
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PSIO 5140 |
Seminar in Current Topics |
1 SCH |
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Electives* |
1 SCH |
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12 SCH |
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Year 1: Spring |
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BMSC 6303 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences III: Physiology |
3 SCH |
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| BMSC 6304 | Integrative Biomedical Sciencs IV: Pharmacology | 2 SCH | |
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BMSC 6305 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences IV: Immunology and Microbiology |
3 SCH |
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BMSC 5135 |
Introduction to Faculty Research Programs |
1 SCH |
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PSIO 5140 |
Seminar in Current Topics |
1 SCH |
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BMSC 5310 |
Scientific Communications |
3 SCH |
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13 SCH |
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Year 1: Summer |
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BMSC 5400 |
Biostatistics for BMSC |
4 SCH |
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BMSC 6998 |
Individual Research |
2 SCH |
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6 SCH |
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Year 2: Fall |
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PSIO 5300 |
Cardiovascular Physiology I |
3 SCH |
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PSIO 5140 |
Seminar in Current Topics |
1 SCH |
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Electives* |
8 SCH |
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12 SCH |
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Year 2: Spring |
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PSIO 5301 |
Cardiovascular Physiology II |
3 SCH |
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PSIO 5140 |
Seminar in Current Topics |
1 SCH |
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Electives* |
8 SCH |
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12 SCH |
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Year 2: Summer |
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Electives* |
6 SCH |
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Year 3: Fall |
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Oral Qualifying Examination |
0 SCH |
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Electives* |
6 SCH |
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6 SCH |
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Year 3: Spring |
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BMSC 6310 |
Grant Writing |
3 SCH |
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Electives* |
9 SCH |
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12 SCH |
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Year 3: Summer |
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BMSC 6395 |
Doctoral Dissertation |
6 SCH |
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Year 4: Fall |
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BMSC 6395 |
Doctoral Dissertation |
6 SCH |
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TOTAL |
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96 SCH |
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*Electives must include at least 1 additional SCH of Individual Research (BMSC 6998) and at least 3 of the following courses:
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PSIO 5200 |
Respiratory Physiology |
3 SCH |
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PSIO 5300 |
Renal Physiology |
3 SCH |
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PSIO 5400 |
Molecular Genetics of Cardiac and Vascular Disease |
3 SCH |
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PSIO 6050 |
Physiology of Skeletal and Smooth Muscle |
3 SCH |
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PSIO 6060 |
Cardiovascular Regulation During Exercise |
3 SCH |
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PSIO 6070 |
Advanced Endocrine Physiology |
3 SCH |
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PSIO 6080 |
Advanced Autonomic Nervous System Physiology |
3 SCH |
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PSIO 6090 |
Myocardial Metabolism: Concepts and Controversies |
3 SCH |
Advancement to Doctoral Candidacy Qualifying Examination
Qualifying Examination
Prior to registration for Grant Writing (BMSC 6010), and before completion of 72 SCH of course work, doctoral students are required to pass an oral qualifying examination. The examination will be administered by a departmental examining committee, which will not include the student's mentor. The examination may address all aspects of physiology and, in addition, assess the student's research skills and aptitude.
Grant Writing (BMSC 6010)
After passing the qualifying examination, the student must register for Grant Writing (BMSC 6010) in the next long semester. In this course, students are required to submit an NIH grant application to their Advisory Committee. The grant application will describe the student's dissertation research project, and will serve as the student's dissertation proposal. Following a public, oral presentation of the research proposal in the grant application, the student will defend the grant application and research proposal before his/her Advisory Committee.
Upon approval of the grant application and the research proposal, the student is advanced to candidacy.
This page last updated Aug 04, 2009
