Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Vascular Biology

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Program Overview

The Vascular Biology program is based in an interdisciplinary research center, the Vascular Biology Center, that includes core and associate faculty members from many clinical and basic science departments on campus. Research projects encompass studies ranging from the molecular and genetic level, to the regulation of cellular processes, to multi-cellular and organ system regulation, as well as to human studies. Research interests include topics related the permeability function of the retinal microvasculature, responses of endothelial and smooth muscle cells to injury, growth and proliferation of vascular cells, endothelial dysfunction in hypertension and cardiomyopathy, roles of vasoactive mediators in mammalian cell function, and signal transduction in vascular endothelial cells.

https://www.augusta.edu/gradstudies/biomed/prospective-students/mcg-phd-vascular-biology.php

Program Contact

David Stepp, PhD

706-721-6338

Progression & Graduation Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy curriculum is not lock-step; students do not graduate as a class at the end of a specific semester. The average time to degree is approximately 5 years of full-time, year-round study; acceptable duration of the program is between 3 and 7 years. The number and type of advanced (2nd year and beyond) or elective courses vary, and may include courses within the Vascular Biology program as well as courses in other disciplines.
In addition to specific course requirements, students must complete additional PhD degree requirements, including satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination, development of an approved research proposal, writing and obtaining approval of the doctoral dissertation, and satisfactory performance on the Final Oral Examination (dissertation defense). See PhD Student Guide for additional requirements and details.

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Degree Requirements: # Hours

BIOM 8011 - Responsible Conduct of Research (1 Credit Hour)
BIOM 8012 - Scientific Communications (1 Credit Hour)
BIOM 8021 - Biochemistry and Gene Regulation (5 Credit Hours)
BIOM 8022 - Molecular Cell Biology (5 Credit Hours)
BIOM 8033 - Integrated Systems Biology (6 Credit Hours)
BIOM 8040 - Introduction to Faculty Research (2 Credit Hours)
BIOM 8050 - Introduction to Research I (2 Credit Hours)
BIOM 8060 - Introduction to Research II (4 Credit Hours)
STAT 7070 - Biomedical Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
You must also take XXXX9210 Investigation of A Problem. XXXX will be the major program you choose to pursue.
VBIO 8010 - Methods in Cardiovascular Research (3 Credit Hours)
VBIO 8020 - New Frontiers in Vascular Biology (2 Credit Hours)
VBIO 9010 - Seminar in Vascular Biology (1 Credit Hour)
The seminar course must be taken every semester until admission to candidacy and dissertation requirements are complete.
VBIO 9020 - Vascular Biology Journal Club (1 Credit Hour)
The journal course must be taken every semester offered until admission to candidacy and dissertation requirements are complete.
VBIO 9210 - Investigation of a Problem in Vascular Biology (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)
Investigation of a Problem must be taken every semester until admission to candidacy requirements are complete.
VBIO 9300 - Research in Vascular Biology (1 TO 12 Credit Hours)
Research must be taken every semester after admission to candidacy until dissertation requirements are met.

Selectives: 4 Hours

Choose from the following:

Electives: 3 Hours Minimum

VBIO 8130 - Modern Drug Discovery and Development (3 Credit Hours)
VBIO 8140 - Cell Signaling in Vascular Biology (2 Credit Hours)
Advanced course in another discipline or biomedical science major (selections require approval from mentor and program director)

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