Specific Curriculum and Course Requirements

We are pleased to announce that as of September 1, 2012 the Department of Pathology is participating in the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) which offers training towards the PhD degree by integrating the foundations of interdisciplinary biomedical research with focused investigation and preparation for career advancement.

In the first year PhD students will participate in the Foundations in Biomedical Sciences (FiBS) core curriculum as well as have the opportunity to select elective courses focused on area-specific interests. Additionally, trainees will engage in laboratory rotations, in journal clubs and research seminars. Trainees will work closely with a faculty advisor in the development of an individual plan that will be tailored to serve specific research and professional goals. After selection of a laboratory, students will join the program/department with which the mentor is affiliated and continue advanced studies towards candidacy

Course	Course Title	Credits	Pathology Track	Pathology Immunology Track	Pathology Cell & Molecular Biology Track	Pathology Biomedical Neuroscience Track
	Responsible Conduct in Research*		Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-PA 510	Medical Immunology	2	Required		Elective	Elective
GMS-PA 700	Basic & Experimental Pathology	4	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-PA 710	Principles of Basic and Applied Pathology	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-MS 700	Elementary Biostatistics**	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-FC-701	Module I: Foundations in Biomedical Sciences	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-FC-702	Module II: Foundations in Biomedical Sciences	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-FC-703	Module III: Foundations in Biomedical Sciences	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-FC704	Module IV: Foundations in Biomedical Sciences	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-PA 800/PA 801S	Pathology Seminar	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-PA 801	Special Topics in Pathology/Fall Semester^	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-PA 801S	Special Topics in Pathology/Spring Semester^	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-PA 900/PA 900S	Pathology Laboratory Rotations***	2	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-PA 901/901S	Pathology Research	Varies	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMS-CM 761/762	Critical Thinking	4			Required
GMS-CM 765/766/776	Mini Course	2	Elective		Required
GMS-CM 900/900A	Cell & Molecular Laboratory Rotations				Required
GMS-MI 713	Comprehensive Immunology	4		Required
GMS-MI 715	Advanced Immunology	4		Required
GMS-MS 703	Neurosciences	4				Required
GMS-PM 700	Molecular Neurobiology & Pharmacology	4		Elective	Elective	Required
Suggested Electives
GMS-AN 700S	Histology	6	Elective	Elective	Elective	Elective
GMS-AN 702	Neurobiology of Learning & Memory	2				Elective
GMS-AN 707	Neurobiology of Aging	2				Elective
GMS-AN 808	Neuroanatomical Basis of Neurologic Disorders	2				Elective
GMS-BI 786	Biochemical Mechanisms of Aging	2	Elective		Elective	Elective
GMS-MI 714	Genetics of Microorganisms	2		Elective	Elective
GMS-MI 717	Growth Control & Transformation	4		Elective	Elective
GMS-MI 718	Advanced Virology	4		Elective	Elective
GMS-MM 701	Genetics & Epidemiology of Disease	2		Elective	Elective
GMS-MM 703	Cancer Biology	2	Elective	Elective	Elective
GMS-MM 707	Organ System Diseases	2	Elective		Elective
GMS-MS 781	Human Genetics	4	Elective		Elective	Elective
GMS-MS 783/784	Molecular Basis of Neurologic Disease	2		Elective	Elective	Elective


* Responsible Conduct in Research is presented by Boston University, requires participation in 4 sessions of 2 hours each, usually 1 session per semester. Required for all students prior to graduation. Results in an NIH certificate. Information at http://www.bu.edu/orc/rcr/ SHP EB 703 or 723 may be substituted ^ Two Special Topics courses are required for PhD students in the Pathology Track and one is required in the PhD Program Immunology Track, Cell Biology or Neurosciences Tracks # Participation/attendance in the Departmental Friday Seminar is required through all terms of study and research, 2 course credits are given for one term (Beginning in 2^nd year for Cell Biology Track) * Three laboratory rotations are required in the first year of study (may be reduced with prior research experience) Students will give a 10 minute oral presentation after each laboratory rotation For all students pursuing the combined MD/PhD degree: PA510 (Immunology) and PA700 (Pathology) requirements are fulfilled by the medical curriculum

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