All Biomedical Sciences students enroll in a core curriculum during year 1 that is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge for cutting edge research. The core curriculum is a mixture of didactic, small group discussion, laboratory courses, and laboratory rotations. The topics begin with simple biological molecules and progress to a comprehensive discussion of systems pathophysiology. Several cancer-related courses are available to advanced students following completion of the core curriculum.
YEAR 1 (Ph.D. Students)
| COURSE | CREDITS |
| FALL SEMESTER (all are required) | |
| Current Problems and Research Approaches (CPRA) in... | |
| CPR in Protein Structure and Catalysis | 2.5 |
| CPRA in Cell Biology and Signaling | 2.5 |
| CPRA in Genes and Genomes | 2.5 |
| CPRA in Biomembranes | 2.5 |
| Methods in Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| "On Being a Scientist" | 1 |
| Introduction to Biomedical Research | 0 |
| Mentored Research (one 8 week lab rotation) | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| COURSE | CREDITS |
| SPRING SEMESTER (all are required) | |
| Systems Pathophysiology I | 4 |
| Systems Pathophysiology II | 4 |
| Mentored Research (two 8 week lab rotations) | 6 |
| Recent Adv BMS Journal Club | 1 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| COURSE | CREDITS |
| SUMMER TERM | |
| Biostatistics (required) | 3 |
| Track-specific Course(s) | 0-7 |
| Mentored Research (an additional rotation is possible) | 0-7 |
| TOTAL | 10 |
YEAR 1 (Masters Students)
COURSE
CREDITS
FALL SEMESTER (all are required)
Current Problems and Research Approaches (CPRA) in...
CPR in Protein Structure and Catalysis
2.5
CPRA in Cell Biology and Signaling
2.5
CPRA in Genes and Genomes
2.5
CPRA in Biomembranes
2.5
Methods in Biomedical Sciences
2
"On Being a Scientist"
1
Introduction to Biomedical Research
0
Mentored Research (one 8 week lab rotation)
2
TOTAL
15
COURSE
CREDITS
SPRING SEMESTER (all are required)
Recent Adv BMS Journal Club (required)
1
Introduction to Cancer Biology (required)
2
Electives
0-11
Research in "Track"
0-11
Mentored Research (1 or 2 rotations if needed)
0-6
TOTAL
12-15
SUMMER TERM
COURSE
CREDITS
Biostatistics (required)
3
Research in Track
0-7
Mentored Research (an additional rotation is possible)
0-7
TOTAL
10
Advanced Courses in the Cancer Biology Track
Advanced Cancer Biology
A comprehensive examination of the cellular and molecular foundation of cancer. Topics to be covered include: neoplasia; epidemiology and etiology; the role of causative agents such as chemicals, radiation, and viruses; cell proliferation, injury, and death; oncogenes; tumor suppressor genes; and an overview of cancer therapy.
Readings in Cancer Biology
A readings and discussion course that will examine classic and current research publications from within the broad realm of cancer biology.
Special Topics in Cancer Biology
In-depth study of research areas chosen by individual faculty. Examples of such topics may be: gene therapy of cancer, drug therapy and resistance, hormonal carcinogenesis, epigenetic mechanisms of oncogenesis.
Clinical Aspects of Cancer
An innovative course in which students are exposed to clinical aspects of cancer treatment and research. Topics and experiences may include:
Molecular and pathophysiology-oriented review of clinical cancer cases
Introduction to clinical trials in oncology
Clinical/hospital experience with practicing oncologist
Experience with cancer patients, survivors, and hospice caretakers
Cancer-related community service
Application
Students interested in Cancer Biology should apply online (http://apply.utoledo.edu/). Students will enter the Ph.D. or Master program undeclared with respect to the four Biomedical Sciences tracks, then will identify a major advisor and align with the Cancer Biology track within their first year of study.
For more information about the specific Financial Support programs and their requirements, please take a look at the "Financial Support" section of the Bulletin and Handbook of the Health Science Campus Graduate Student (http://utoledo.edu/med/grad/handbook.html)