Nov 24, 2024

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Biophysics PhD

The biophysics program studies normal and abnormal protein structure and function-particularly membrane channel proteins-as well as the normal and abnormal function of cells, organs, and intact animals and humans, using state-of-the-art biophysical, computational, genomic, proteomic, and physiological techniques. There is special emphasis on the biophysical properties of the neural, cardiac and respiratory systems. The graduate program is known for the excellence of its research faculty and flexibility of the program.

Required Courses

A total of at least 72 credit hours are required for the Ph.D. degree. Of this total, at least 20 credit hours must be earned in formal didactic coursework, excluding Lab Rotations, Research and Thesis Guidance. Where appropriate, didactic course credits not exceeding 8 hours in total may be transferred from other graduate programs.

For students entering the Biophysical Sciences program from the interdisciplinary PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS), the following courses are required:

First Year Curriculum for Students Admitted in PPBS:

1st Semester (17 credits)

BMS 509TUT - Igpbs Laboratory Credits: 3 - 5
BMS 510TUT - Igpbs Credits: 3 - 5
BMS 514LEC - Introduction to Scientific Investigation and Responsible Conduct Credits: 2
BMS 515LEC - Fundamentals of Biomedical Research I Credits: 4
BMS 516LEC - Fundamentals of Biomedical Research II Credits: 3

2nd Semester (14-16 credits)

BMS 509TUT - Igpbs Laboratory Credits: 3 - 5
BMS 510TUT - Igpbs Credits: 3 - 5
BMS 511SEM - Fundamentals in Biomedical Sciences-Critiquing Scientific Literature Credits: 1
2 electives from the PPBS curriculum

PPBS Elective Options:

BCH 519LEC - Bioinformatics & Comp Bio Credits: 3
or
GGB 519LEC - Bioinformatics and Comp Biol Credits: 3
BCH 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
or
GGB 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
or
MIC 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
BCH 507LEC - Protein Structure/Function Credits: 2 - 3
BCH 508SEM - Gene Expression Credits: 2
BE 500LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
BE 502LEC - Quantitative Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
BE 570LEC - Current Topics in Medical Nanotechnology Credits: 3
BMI 502SEM - Biomedical Informatics Application Domains: U.S. & International Credits: 3
BMI 504SEM - Research Methods in Biomedical Informatics Credits: 3
GGB 505LEC - Human and Medical Genetics Credits: 3
MIC 512LEC - Graduate Immunology Credits: 2
NRS 520LEC - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Credits: 4
NRS 524SEM - Quantitative Neuroanatomy Credits: 4
ORB 510LEC - Saliva and the Oral Microbiome Credits: 4
PGY 505LEC - Cellular and Molecular Physiology Credits: 4
PMY 516LEC - Molecular Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3
PMY 517LEC - Cancer and Cardiovascular Pharmacology Credits: 2
PMY 526LEC - Trends in Pharmacological Sciences Credits: 2
PMY 527LEC - Modern Approaches to Drug Discovery Credits: 2
STB 531LEC - Principles of Protein Production and Molecular Analysis Credits: 3
STB 535LEC - Structural Pharmacology Credits: 3

3rd Semester (4 credits)

BPH 602SEM - Biophysics Seminar Credits: 1
RPG 533LEC - Select Biophysical and Biochemical Techniques in Oncology Credits: 4

Curriculum for Students Directly Admitted into Biophysics (23 credits)

BPH 601SEM - Biophysics Seminar Credits: 1
BPH 602SEM - Biophysics Seminar Credits: 1
BPH 511LAB - Biophysics Research Technique Credits: 1 - 3
RPG 533LEC - Select Biophysical and Biochemical Techniques in Oncology Credits: 4
Unrestricted Elective Courses: 12 Credits **

** BPH Elective Options:

BPH 501LEC - Biomat Cell-Surface Phen Credits: 3
or
BE 500LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
BE 561LEC - Introduction to Biomedical Image Analysis Credits: 3
BMS 501LEC - Cell Biology I Credits: 4
BPH 603LEC - Medical Biophysics Credits: 2
GGB 519LEC - Bioinformatics and Comp Biol Credits: 3
MDY 522LEC - Image Formation & Processing Credits: 3
STA 502LEC - Intro Stat Inference Credits: 3
STA 511LEC - Advanced Statistical Computing Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 72

3,0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

5 Years

Application Fee

$85

Admission Test **

GRE

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.