Department of Physiology and Biophysics

The Ph.D. program in Cellular Physiology trains graduate students to become proficient and successful investigators who are able to:

1. demonstrate a basic knowledge of central concepts in the cellular physiology.
2. understand the current concepts in cellular physiology.
3. read and critically evaluate the scientific literature.
4. formulate hypotheses based on current concepts in the field and design, conduct, and interpret their own research projects.
5. present research results in peer-reviewed publications and in a dissertation.
6. communicate research results effectively through oral presentations at scientific seminars, conferences, and other venues.
7. write a competitive application for research funding.
8. develop ancillary skills, where necessary, to obtain positions outside of scientific research.