Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology
24 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MDiv
Study Level
PHD
The College also offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree focused on depth of understanding across disciplines, acquisition of research skills and the conducting of original research. The student must complete a minimum of 18 credits of non-research courses, with at least 12 credits in courses. All students are required to take at least one course from each of four major areas: molecular life sciences, integrative biology, pathology, and statistics and epidemiology. A list of approved courses is available from the major advisor. In rare cases, a student may lack sufficient background in certain areas and may be asked to complete collateral courses at the 400 or 500 levels. Credits earned in such collateral courses are not counted towards the degree. The doctor of philosophy degree program in comparative medicine and integrative biology is conducted in two phases: Phase I consist of acquiring and/or documenting a high degree of competence in fundamental and basic biomedical sciences and developing research skills. Phase I culminates with a comprehensive examination, submission of a research proposal, and presentation of a research seminar outlining the research proposal including preliminary data. Students may elect to take their comprehensive exam after completion of at least 12 credit hours of course work. Phase II consists of conducting research, continuing to expand knowledge by taking additional courses and seminars as necessary, and completing 24 credits in and successfully defending the Ph.D. Dissertation.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine
Degree
MDiv
Study Level
PHD
The College also offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree focused on depth of understanding across disciplines, acquisition of research skills and the conducting of original research. The student must complete a minimum of 18 credits of non-research courses, with at least 12 credits in courses. All students are required to take at least one course from each of four major areas: molecular life sciences, integrative biology, pathology, and statistics and epidemiology. A list of approved courses is available from the major advisor. In rare cases, a student may lack sufficient background in certain areas and may be asked to complete collateral courses at the 400 or 500 levels. Credits earned in such collateral courses are not counted towards the degree. The doctor of philosophy degree program in comparative medicine and integrative biology is conducted in two phases: Phase I consist of acquiring and/or documenting a high degree of competence in fundamental and basic biomedical sciences and developing research skills. Phase I culminates with a comprehensive examination, submission of a research proposal, and presentation of a research seminar outlining the research proposal including preliminary data. Students may elect to take their comprehensive exam after completion of at least 12 credit hours of course work. Phase II consists of conducting research, continuing to expand knowledge by taking additional courses and seminars as necessary, and completing 24 credits in and successfully defending the Ph.D. Dissertation.
Admission Requirements
80+
6.5+
Admission to a program leading to a doctoral degree requires completion of a level of education comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Other English Language Requirements accepted: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum average score of 550, no sub score below 52 on Paper-based test (PBT); Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) minimum average score of 83, no sub score below 80; MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) Minimum average score of 80 to 84, no subscore below 80; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): Minimum Overall Score of 53; no sub score below 51 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub score below 59.
2 Years
Jan-2000
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