Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology (MCIP) Ph.D. Track
The following courses are required for the MCIP Ph.D. track:
All MD/PhD students must take the same courses, with the exception of INTD 5008 and INTD 5000.
Fall Semester I
INTD 5008 IMGP Laboratory Rotations
2 Credit Hours
Students will have the opportunity to participate in research activities in the laboratories of faculty members in different tracks. Required Fall and Spring of first year.
INTD 5000 Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences
8 Credit Hours
This is a core course covering the fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences. Students are taught by a variety of
faculty from different tracks and meet in groups for discussion.
Spring Semester I
INTD 5008 IMGP Laboratory Rotations
2 Credit Hours
Students will have the opportunity to participate in research activities in the laboratories of faculty members in
different tracks. Required Fall and Spring of first year.
PHYL 5045 Mammalian Physiology
4 Credit Hours
This course begins with fundamental processes that govern membrane transport, membrane potential, and
excitation-contraction coupling. The course then proceeds to coverage of organ system function including
cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine/metabolic physiology. Lecture material is
enhanced by supplemental discussion of research literature encompassing molecular biology, integrative
function, and pathophysiological implications. Students may take the full course but are only required to take
three out of the four modules (PHYL 5041-Excitable Membranes, 5042-Cardiovasculare Physiology, 5043-
Respiratory & Renal Physiology, and 5044-Endocrine/Metabolism & Gastrointestinal Physiology).
Summer Semester I
PHYL 6097 – Research
6 credit hours
Fall Semester II
PATH 5021 Introduction to Biostatistics
3 Credit Hours
Emphasis is upon application of statistical methods to biological problems. Topics include descriptive statistics,
probability, hypothesis testing and estimation.
OR
CSBL 5095 Experimental Design & Data Analysis
2 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to experimental design and statistical analysis. The
emphasis of the course will be on the selection and application of proper tests of statistical significance.
PHYL 6091 Selected Topics in Physiology*
2 Credit Hours
PHYL 6090 Seminar
1 Credit Hour
The course is comprised of research presentations by Physiology graduate students. This course is required of all
students each semester.
PHYL 6097 Research
Credit Hours TBD
Spring Semester II
INTD 6002 Ethics in Research
0.5 Credit Hours
This course will deal with topics relevant to ethics in scientific research. The course will be taught on a "case
study" basis, dealing with real and hypothetical situations relevant to the conduct of scientific research.
Topics discussed will include, but will not be limited to: data management, peer review, recognizing scientific
misconduct, authorship and The University of Texas regulations relevant to human and animal research.
PHYL 6091 Selected Topics in Physiology*
2 Credit Hours
PHYL 6090 Seminar
1 Credit Hour
The course is comprised of research presentations by Physiology graduate students. This course is required of all
students each semester.
PHYL 6097 Research
Credit Hours TBD
Qualifying Examination (QE) proposal due prior to May 1st
Remaining Semesters
Summer
PHYL 6097 – Research
6 Credit Hours
Fall/Spring
PHYL 6090 – Seminar
1 Credit Hour
The course is comprised of research presentations by Physiology graduate students. This course is required of all students each semester.
PHYL 7099 – Dissertation
8 Credit Hours
OTHER COURSES- Selected topics in physiology or coursework as desired by mentor.
All students are required to submit a dissertation research proposal the Spring semester following passing
the qualifying exam. Dissertation research proposal is to be presented during the PHYL 6090 Spring Student
Seminar course.
*Students are required to attend Monday Physiology Department Seminars/Special Seminars followed by student roundtable luncheon.
Note: MD/PhD students must meet the same requirements as all other students in the MCIP Track, with the exception of Fall I courses.
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*SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSIOLOGY (PHYL 6091)
2 Credit Hours
At least two courses selected from among the offerings in:
PHYL 6091-01: Cardiovascular
PHYL 6091-03: Cell Biology in Neural Science
PHYL 6091-04: Endocrine and Metabolism
PHYL 6091-05: Molecular Physiology
PHYL 6091-07: Ion Channels in Disease
Courses that may be substituted for one of these selections:
INTD 5040: Fundamentals of Neuroscience I: Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Neuroscience (2 Credit Hours)
INTD 5043: Fundamentals of Neuroscience II: Systems Neuroscience (2 Credit Hours)
INTD 5081: Topics in Cardiovascular Research (1 Credit Hour)
INTD 7002: Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (1 Credit Hour)
CSBL 6058: NeuroF (2 Credit Hours)
CSBL 5023-Development (1 Credit Hour)
CSBL 5024-Genomics (1 Credit Hour)
CSBL 5025-Genetics (1 Credit Hour)
CSBL 5026-Stem Cell Biology (1 Credit Hour)
*Not all selected topics are offered each semester, please discuss with Track Leader/Academic Coordinator for more details. Substituted courses will require approval from Track Leader/COGS.
Graduate Program Handbook
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