 GPiBS (Graduate Program in
Biomedical Sciences) is
offered through the Graduate
College at the University of
Oklahoma Health Sciences
Center.
 All students complete
coursework and then select a
specific program or
department for their Ph.D.
research in biomedical
science.
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Microbiology & Immunology
Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience
Pathology
Physiology
Adjacent to the OUHSC campus in
Oklahoma City lies OMRF, a nonprofit research institution whose
exclusive mission is biomedical
research.
Application and Requirements
 Complete the online application (https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=uok-hs)
Printed Application, Official Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation,
Goals/Purpose Statement
 Undergraduate degree in relevant area
 3.0 GPA in last 60 credit hours
 GRE required
 Foreign applicants - ≥213 TOEFL
 3 letters of recommendation
 Purpose/Goals statement
 Biochemistry
 Organic Chemistry with lab
 Physics
 Calculus
 Upper Division Biology classes such as:

Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology…
SURE Program – Summer Undergraduate Research
Experience ($3,000.00 stipend, Housing and Tuition Waiver)
– 12 Students each year
INBRE Summer Research Program – Idea Network
Biomedical Research Excellence ($5,000, 3 Credit hour
tuition and fees paid for) – 24 Students each year
NARCH – Native American Research Center for Health
($3,500.00 stipend, Housing and Tuition Waiver) – 6 students
each year
Summer Program Students Applying for
GPiBS Program
Year
Applied
Offered
2009
4
3
2010
4
1
2011
10
7
2012
6
3
2013
11
8
Admissions statistics
Year
Applied
Accepted
Offers
2009
88
17
28
2010
87
20
33
2011
80
20
27
2012
72
15
28
2013
78
14
25
Year
Verbal Quant
A/W
Average
GPA
2009
62%
64%
38%
3.6
2010
61%
73%
40%
3.92
2011
67%
76%
43%
3.5
2012
75%
68%
45%
3.68
2013
61%
63%
38%
3.61
Average
65%
68%
42%
3.63
Fall semester

Molecular systems I and II

Cellular Systems I and II

Three journal club sessions

Scientific integrity

Two laboratory rotations
Spring semester

12 selective courses from a wide range of topics

One and possibly more laboratory rotations
Block 2 – 4 Weeks
Block 3 – 4 Weeks
Block 1 – 4 Weeks
MI 6032
BIOC 6341005
BIOC 6321003
Immunology - Part 1
Metobolic Regulation
Proteomics
Genes to Physiology: Section
PHYO 6401001: Integrated
001
Cardiovascular and Renal
Systems
MI 5320
BIOC 6321004
BMSC 6101
PATH 6121
Basic Bacteriology
Molecular Structure and
Graphics
in Biomedical Sciences
Neurobiology
Molecular Mechanisms of
Human Disease
MI 6032
Immunology - Part 2
PHYO 6401005
Genes to Physiology: Section
005: Angiognesis and
Lymphagiogenesis
OCNS 6201
Behavioral Neuroscience
MI 6301
Basic Microbiology
BIOC 6341004
CELL 6321
Cross Listed
as: OCNS
6321
GTPases as Biological
Switches
Molecular and Cellular
Aspects of Vision
Genes to Physiology: Section
PHYO 6401002:
002
Cardiovascular Genomics and
Diseases
BIOC 6341- Transcription Regulation,
002
Control of Development
BIOC 6321Glycobiology
006
PATH 6301
OCNS 6311
From Cells to Tissues to
Molecular Morphology
Neuroimmunology
Genes to Physiology:
PHYO 6401- Section 003: Integrative
003
Aspects of Smooth Muscle
Function
MI 6111
Immunity and Disease
BIOC 6321001
Enzyme Catalysis and
Modulation
MI 6501
Molecular Micro
PHYO 6401004
Genes to Physiology:
Section 004:
Cellular and Physiological
Aspects of Aging
CELL 6331
Molecular Genetics
BIOC 6321005
Molecular Virology
CELL 6301
Experimental Strategies in
Genetics
Apply and get accepted to GPiBS
Classes - Journal Clubs - Seminars - Lab Rotations Year 1
Pick a Lab
Continue Coursework and Take Qualifying Exam
Year 2
Formulate a Research Proposal
Carry out Research, Present Findings and Publish Papers
Years 3,4,(5)
Defend Dissertation and Receive PhD
Full tuition waiver
Stipend –
$24,000 per year
Health Insurance
benefits
 Academic Research

Teaching

Government sponsored research

Industry sponsored research
 Pharmaceutical Industry

Biotechnology
 Government Agencies

Health management and policy

Forensics

Homeland Security
 Many others - CDC, USDA, EPA, FBI, CIA…
Over 80 research
laboratories to choose
from
Located in Oklahoma City
Applications are
examined on an
ongoing basis until all
positions are filled
Please visit our website
for more information
http://www.ouhsc.edu/gpibs
[email protected]
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