PHD BIO SCI TR BIOIMAG - Biomedical Sciences: Bioimaging Track (PhD)

PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: The Doctor of Philosophy degree is a research degree and is not conferred solely as a result of formal course work, no matter how superior and extensive. To receive the doctoral degree, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of proficiency and distinctive attainment in biomedical materials science and a recognized ability for independent investigation as presented in a dissertation based upon original research.

QUALIFYING EXAMINATION AND ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY - The Qualifying Examination is given to graduate students in good academic standing upon completion of core coursework and must be successfully completed for admission to candidacy for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

DISSERTATION -The dissertation must show originality of thought and demonstrate the results of independent investigation. It should contribute to the advancement of knowledge, exhibit mastery of the subject literature, and be written with an acceptable degree of literary skill. The dissertation, written according to prescribed form, is prepared under the direction of the candidate's advisor and must be submitted for approval to the candidate's Dissertation Advisory Committee and the dean of the Graduate School. This approval must be obtained and all other requirements completed by the date given in the official academic calendar. Guidelines outlining the prescribed form for a student's written dissertation can be found on the SGSHS website (UMMC login required).

DISSERTATION DEFENSE -The dissertation defense is conducted by the candidate's Dissertation Advisory Committee and consists of a public presentation and defense of the dissertation.

REQUIRED COURSEWORK - All students must pass the program core courses, ID 709 (Responsible Conduct in Research) and ID 714 (Professional Skills).

PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT - Students receiving the PhD degree are required to have the results of their research accepted for publication prior to awarding of the degree. This manuscript must meet the publication requirement, i.e., the student must be listed as the sole first author on at least one publication in a national or international peer-reviewed journal.

Upon recommendation of the student's advisor, after admission to doctoral candidacy one or more off-campus internships may be required. The student will receive academic credit for such internship(s) as BMS 750 (Special Topics in Biomedical Materials Science). Such internships will be individually arranged to meet the goals of the research and plan of study for the student.