Cardiovascular Science
Robert Mallet, Ph.D., Graduate Advisor
Research and Education Building
302
817-735-2080
Graduate Faculty: Caffrey, Carrol,
Dimitrijevich, Downey, Grant, Gwirtz, 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 5600 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences I: Principles of Biochemistry |
4 SCH |
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BMSC 5610 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences II: Molecular Cell Biology |
4 SCH |
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BMSC 5935 |
Introduction to Faculty Research Programs |
1 SCH |
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BMSC 5960 |
Biomedical Ethics |
1 SCH |
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PSIO 5940 |
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 5950 |
Thesis |
3 SCH |
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12 SCH |
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Year 1: Summer | ||
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BMSC 5200 |
Biostatistics for BMSC |
4 SCH |
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BMSC 5950 |
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 5600 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences I: Principles of Biochemistry |
4 SCH | |
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BMSC 5610 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences II: Molecular Cell Biology |
4 SCH | |
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BMSC 5935 |
Introduction to Faculty Research Programs |
1 SCH | |
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BMSC 5960 |
Biomedical Ethics |
1 SCH | |
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PSIO 5940 |
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 Sciencs IV: Pharmacology | 2 SCH | |
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BMSC 5710 |
Integrative Biomedical Sciences IV: Immunology and Microbiology |
3 SCH | |
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BMSC 5935 |
Introduction to Faculty Research Programs |
1 SCH | |
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PSIO 5940 |
Seminar in Current Topics |
1 SCH | |
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Electives* |
2 SCH | |
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12 SCH | |
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Year 1: Summer | |||
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BMSC 5200 |
Biostatistics for BMSC |
4 SCH | |
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BMSC 6940 |
Individual Research |
2 SCH | |
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6 SCH | |
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Year 2: Fall | |||
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PSIO 5100 |
Cardiovascular Physiology I |
3 SCH | |
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PSIO 5940 |
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 5110 |
Cardiovascular Physiology II |
3 SCH | |
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PSIO 5940 |
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 |
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Electives* |
6 SCH | |
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Year 3: Spring | |||
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BMSC 6010 |
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 6950 |
Doctoral Dissertation |
6 SCH | |
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Year 4: Fall | |||
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BMSC 6950 |
Doctoral Dissertation |
6 SCH | |
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TOTAL |
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96 SCH | |
*Electives must include at least 1 additional SCH of Individual Research
(BMSC 6940) 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 Mar 11, 2008
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