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Program Curriculum


PMCB Year 1 Curriculum

Course Name Course Number Credits

 Fall Term

Structure & Function of Biological Molecules CONJ 661 3

Genetic Mechanisms CON 662 3

Practice & Ethics of Science CONJ 650 2

Research Rotation CON 601 6

PMCB Literature Club CONJ 605 2

Winter Term

Research Rotation
 CONJ 661 6

PMCB Literature Club
 CONJ 664 2

Bioregulation CONJ 663
 3

Molecular Cell Biology
 CONJ 664
 3

Spring Term

Development, Differentiation, & Cancer * CONJ 665 3

Organ Systems * CONJ 667 3

 Molecular Biophysics & Experimental Bioinformatics * CONJ 668 3 

 Principles of Chemical Biology *
 CONJ 669
 3

 Research Rotation
 CONJ 601
 8

 Departmental Literature Club
 DEPT 606‡
 		2





Summer Term

PMCB Comprehensive Exam  (pdf)          
 CONJ 608A
 8

Research Rotation
 DEPT 601**
 8


 
 
*Students select two of the four courses and have until the end of the second year to complete the last course.
‡ Students choose a journal club offered by one of the five Basic Science Departments
** Students who have chosen a research mentor will register for Research under the chosen department and mentor
Effective Spring term 2009, PMCB students will be allowed to request permission to opt out of one of the required CON courses in lieu of taking another advanced graduate course of equal or greater credit.  This will provide students with increased flexibility in designing their didactic program to meet their specific academic needs.  Students who wish to opt out of a CON course must contact the PMCB office by e-mail (PMCB@ohsu.edu) and identify which course they will substitute for a CON course.  This option is valid for ONE Spring term course ONLY.  Requests must be made at least one week in advance of the Spring term registration deadline.  Registration for the advanced graduate course being requested may occur after notification of approval from the PMCB office.  Students are strongly encouraged to discuss their course options with their advisor.
 
PMCB Year 2 Curriculum
Course Name Course Number Credits
 Fall Term, Winter and Spring Terms
Courses, seminars and research requirements in the second year of study vary depending on the program the student selects for completion of their Ph.D. 9-16 credits will be taken each quarter.
Summer  Term
PMCB Qualifying Exam (pdf)
 CONJ 608B 8
Research
 DEPT 601
 8


Year 3 Through Graduation
 After successful completion of a qualifying exam at the end of the second year, students are formally admitted into one of the five participating departments.
 Departmental degree completion requirements are outlined in the PMCB Academic Guidelines