1.  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.

2. 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

3. Application and Requirements  Complete the online application (https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=uok-hs) 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

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

5. SURE Program – Summer Undergraduate Research Experience ($3,000.00 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 ($3,500.00 stipend, Housing and Tuition Waiver) – 6 students each year Summer Program Students Applying for GPiBS Program Year Applied Offered 200943 201041 2011107 201263 2013118

6. Year AppliedAcceptedOffers 2009 881728 2010 872033 2011 802027 2012 721528 2013 781425 Admissions statistics

7. YearVerbalQuantA/W Average GPA 2009 62%64%38%3.6 2010 61%73%40%3.92 2011 67%76%43%3.5 2012 75%68%45%3.68 2013 61%63%38%3.61 Average 65%68%42%3.63

10.  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

11. MI 6032Immunology - Part 1 BIOC 6341- 005 Metobolic Regulation BIOC 6321- 003 Proteomics PHYO 6401- 001 Genes to Physiology: Section 001: Integrated Cardiovascular and Renal Systems MI 5320Basic Bacteriology BIOC 6321- 004 Molecular Structure and Graphics in Biomedical Sciences BMSC 6101Neurobiology PATH 6121 Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease MI 6032Immunology - Part 2 PHYO 6401- 005 Genes to Physiology: Section 005: Angiognesis and Lymphagiogenesis OCNS 6201Behavioral Neuroscience MI 6301Basic Microbiology BIOC 6341- 004 GTPases as Biological Switches CELL 6321 Cross Listed as: OCNS 6321 Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Vision PHYO 6401- 002 Genes to Physiology: Section 002: Cardiovascular Genomics and Diseases BIOC 6341- 002 Transcription Regulation, Control of Development BIOC 6321- 006 Glycobiology PATH 6301 From Cells to Tissues to Molecular Morphology OCNS 6311Neuroimmunology PHYO 6401- 003 Genes to Physiology: Section 003: Integrative Aspects of Smooth Muscle Function MI 6111Immunity and Disease BIOC 6321- 001 Enzyme Catalysis and Modulation MI 6501Molecular Micro PHYO 6401- 004 Genes to Physiology: Section 004: Cellular and Physiological Aspects of Aging CELL 6331Molecular Genetics BIOC 6321- 005 Molecular Virology CELL 6301 Experimental Strategies in Genetics Block 1 – 4 Weeks Block 2 – 4 Weeks Block 3 – 4 Weeks

12. 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)

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

14.  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…

15.  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 http://www.ouhsc.edu/gpibs Located in Oklahoma City