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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>Applicants entering the program with regular status are expected to have completed course work required for a bachelor's degree in chemistry, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, molecular biology or microbiology.</p><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>21</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a25714b5fd290521f47\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6001</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cellular Function and Medical Genetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a28714b5f04dd521f59\" target=\"_blank\">BSC6431</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Practice of Biomedical Sciences<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7f9e9d75352e4a877073\" target=\"_blank\">IDS6694</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Experimental Design and Analysis in Biomedical Sciences<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(2)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a26714b5f483b521f4d\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6910</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Focused Inquiry and Research Experience<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Earn at least <span>2</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>IDS 7690 - Frontiers in Biomedical Sciences 1 Credit Hours (two semesters, 1 credit hour each semester)</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-C\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C-result\">Earn at least <span>4</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>IDS 7692L - Experiments in Biomedical Sciences (Lab Rotation: 3 credits/first semester, 1 credit/2nd semester)</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Elective Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>12</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nAt least 12 hours of electives must be taken from the following list. Any electives not on this list must be approved by the Graduate Committee before being counted toward degree credit requirements. Directed research, doctoral research and dissertation research may be used to satisfy requirements beyond the first 12 hours, with approval from the program director. Students successfully completing the first year of medical school at UCF may substitute the following medical modules to fulfill the elective course requirement:\n\nBMS 6006 - Health and Disease 5 Credit Hours\nBMS 6050 - Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare 4 Credit Hours\nBMS 6631 - Hematology and Oncology 4 Credit Hours\nOthers: If approved by the Graduate Committee.</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Earn at least <span>12</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a28a38edfcbe33ec1fa\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5418</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Tissue Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a2802fd3ab2716d8293\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5436</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Biomedical Informatics : Structure Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a285a1583c0ca9e6c25\" target=\"_blank\">BSC6407C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a2ba38edf9ad33ec20a\" target=\"_blank\">CAP5510</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Bioinformatics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/630e550f50506e0f6621a438\" target=\"_blank\">CHM5305</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Bioconjugate Chemistry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4802fd3a34c56d82e6\" target=\"_blank\">CHM5450</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Polymer Chemistry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4a02fd3a866d6d82f1\" target=\"_blank\">CHM5451C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Techniques in Polymer Science<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4c5a158355a39e6c63\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6251</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Applied Organic Synthesis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/614e315c74f4c97da7f5fe56\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6535</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Molecular Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/631a51b18a53fc5c10f44fa5\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6535L</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Forensic Analysis of Biological Materials<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/614e32a174f4c955b2f5fe66\" target=\"_blank\">CHS6536</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Population Genetics and Genetic Data<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bb66b6b62e9a94001fe\" target=\"_blank\">GEB5516</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Technological Entrepreneurship<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6be45a158327ab9e6d96\" target=\"_blank\">IDS5127</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Foundation of Bio-Imaging Science<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf02fd3a622e6d877e\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5205</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Infectious Processes<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf60402b8abaae76ca\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5208</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cellular Microbiology: Host-Pathogen Interactions<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcfa38edfc5843ec7c1\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5225</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Biology of Disease<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf9d753502908770ff\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5505</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Virology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fd0e6bc797ba473e914\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5722C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Methods in Biotechnology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf5a158302739e70b1\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5932</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Current Topics in Molecular Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf5ada37a31dec9f47\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5937</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Special Topics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf5a158383ec9e70b2\" target=\"_blank\">MCB6226</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Diagnostics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fd160402b7f18ae76d1\" target=\"_blank\">MCB6417C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Microbial Metabolism<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80479d75350644877219\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5025</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/66fef0e584b204bc71499f63\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6236</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cancer Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8047a8d2fbb1ba2d84b3\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5238</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Immunobiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80479d75358112877218\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5265</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Stem Cell Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80489d75356ee487721c\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5275</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Signal Transduction Mechanics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5a158366789e728b\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5527</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804b02fd3a05496d885f\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5596</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Biomedical Informatics: Sequence Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/66fe99b823f02debc3e38dbb\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6815</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Aspects of Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ce6bc794f7f73ea95\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5838</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cellular and Molecular Basis of Brain Functions<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d5a1583a2709e7290\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6528</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Plant Molecular Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d02fd3a63cc6d8864\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6595</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Regulation of Gene Expression<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d9d75350a9387722d\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6677</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81b6e6bc79106473ed08\" target=\"_blank\">ZOO5748C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Neuroanatomy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Unrestricted Electives</span></h2></div><div><span>24</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>24</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>\nStudents should take 24 credit hours of electives, directed research, doctoral research or other courses, in consultation with their adviser.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>\nIDS 7980 - Dissertation Research 15 Credit Hours</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-4-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Cumulative/Qualifying Examinations</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Student successfully completes BMS6911. </div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-5-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Candidacy Examination</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nCandidacy will consist of writing and orally defending a proposal outlining a novel research idea to the dissertation committee. The written proposal will be prepared independently, following NIH-style grant format, and must be approved by the dissertation committee (see Biomedical Sciences PhD Program description for full description of Candidacy Exam requirements and procedures). After passing the candidacy examination and meeting other requirements as specified, the student can register for dissertation hours.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-6-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Admission to Candidacy</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The following are required to be admitted to candidacy and enroll in dissertation hours:\n\nSuccessfully complete a minimum of 57 credit hours.\nSuccessful completion of Academic Integrity requirements.\nSuccessful completion of all coursework, except for dissertation hours.\nSuccessful completion of candidacy.\nSuccessful defense of the written dissertation proposal.\nThe dissertation advisory committee is formed, consisting of approved graduate faculty and graduate faculty scholars.\nSubmission of an approved program of study.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-7-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation Defense</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nThe dissertation should be of significant scope and depth such that the work has made significant advances in the area of biomedical science. The Ph.D. dissertation research must generate sufficient quantity and quality data to support a minimum of two original manuscripts (first-authored by the student) in a mainstream journal in the field. One first-author original research article published or accepted for publication is required for pre-defense. In addition to meeting the pre-defense requirement for publication, a second manuscript must have been submitted and subjected to peer review before the defense.\n\nUpon completion and approval of the doctoral dissertation by all designated faculty and university offices, the student will make a formal presentation of the research findings in a seminar format to the dissertation committee and other university faculty and students. The candidate will answer questions and defend conclusions about the subject matter.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-8-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Independent Learning</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nThe dissertation serves as the independent learning experience.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>72</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/funding/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/funding/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p>",
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