 GPiBS (Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences) is offered through the Graduate College at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.  All students complete coursework and then select a specific program or department for their Ph.D. research in biomedical science.

Adjacent to the OUHSC campus in Oklahoma City lies OMRF, a non- profit research institution whose exclusive mission is biomedical research. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cell Biology Microbiology & Immunology Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience Pathology Physiology

Application and Requirements  Complete the online application ( Printed Application, Official Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, Goals/Purpose Statement  Undergraduate degree in relevant area  3.0 GPA in last 60 credit hours  GRE required  Foreign applicants - ≥213 TOEFL  3 letters of recommendation  Purpose/Goals statement

 Biochemistry  Organic Chemistry with lab  Physics  Calculus  Upper Division Biology classes such as:  Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology…

SURE Program – Summer Undergraduate Research Experience ($3, stipend, Housing and Tuition Waiver) – 12 Students each year INBRE Summer Research Program – Idea Network Biomedical Research Excellence ($5,000, 3 Credit hour tuition and fees paid for) – 24 Students each year NARCH – Native American Research Center for Health ($3, stipend, Housing and Tuition Waiver) – 6 students each year Summer Program Students Applying for GPiBS Program Year Applied Offered

Year AppliedAcceptedOffers Admissions statistics

YearVerbalQuantA/W Average GPA %64%38% %73%40% %76%43% %68%45% %63%38%3.61 Average 65%68%42%3.63

 Fall semester  Molecular systems I and II  Cellular Systems I and II  Three journal club sessions  Scientific integrity  Two laboratory rotations  Spring semester  12 selective courses from a wide range of topics  One and possibly more laboratory rotations

MI 6032Immunology - Part 1 BIOC Metobolic Regulation BIOC Proteomics PHYO Genes to Physiology: Section 001: Integrated Cardiovascular and Renal Systems MI 5320Basic Bacteriology BIOC Molecular Structure and Graphics in Biomedical Sciences BMSC 6101Neurobiology PATH 6121 Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease MI 6032Immunology - Part 2 PHYO Genes to Physiology: Section 005: Angiognesis and Lymphagiogenesis OCNS 6201Behavioral Neuroscience MI 6301Basic Microbiology BIOC GTPases as Biological Switches CELL 6321 Cross Listed as: OCNS 6321 Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Vision PHYO Genes to Physiology: Section 002: Cardiovascular Genomics and Diseases BIOC Transcription Regulation, Control of Development BIOC Glycobiology PATH 6301 From Cells to Tissues to Molecular Morphology OCNS 6311Neuroimmunology PHYO Genes to Physiology: Section 003: Integrative Aspects of Smooth Muscle Function MI 6111Immunity and Disease BIOC Enzyme Catalysis and Modulation MI 6501Molecular Micro PHYO Genes to Physiology: Section 004: Cellular and Physiological Aspects of Aging CELL 6331Molecular Genetics BIOC Molecular Virology CELL 6301 Experimental Strategies in Genetics Block 1 – 4 Weeks Block 2 – 4 Weeks Block 3 – 4 Weeks

Apply and get accepted to GPiBS Classes - Journal Clubs - Seminars - Lab Rotations Pick a Lab Continue Coursework and Take Qualifying Exam Formulate a Research Proposal Carry out Research, Present Findings and Publish Papers Year 1 Defend Dissertation and Receive PhD Year 2 Years 3,4,(5)

 Full tuition waiver  Stipend – $24,000 per year  Health Insurance benefits

 Academic Research  Teaching  Government sponsored research  Industry sponsored research  Pharmaceutical Industry  Biotechnology  Government Agencies  Health management and policy  Forensics  Homeland Security  Many others - CDC, USDA, EPA, FBI, CIA…

 Over 80 research laboratories to choose from  Applications are examined on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled  Please visit our website for more information Located in Oklahoma City