Graduate Bulletin
Anatomy, Ph.D.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: January 15
Spring: September 1
Applications are evaluated as they are received up until the application deadline. It is advantageous to apply early.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with the applicant's academic and research competence.
Coursework Required forAdmission Consideration:
A substantial background in the sciences is required and should include, for example, 16 credits of biology, 12 credits of chemistry, 6 credits of mathematics, and 9 credits of physics.
Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
No.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
A baccalaureate degree with a substantial background in the sciences is required. Such a background can include 16 credits of biology, 12 credits of chemistry, 6 credits of mathematics, and 9 credits of physics.
Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals should be approximately
500-1,000 words and should include the following
elements: your interest in Temple's program, in particular; your research goals; your future career goals; and your
academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE general test is required. Scores are expected to be in the 50th percentile or higher.
The GRE Subject Exam in Biology is recommended.
Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted:
575 paper-based, 230 computer-based, or 88 internet-based.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Master's: 45
Required Courses:
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology participates in the "Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences" at the Temple University School of Medicine. The program requires Ph.D. and M.S. students to take a defined set of courses over the first two years:
- 2 courses from the "Foundations of Biosciences Series" of the Interdisciplinary Program, comprising either a basic or advanced Biochemistry course, and a course in Molecular and Cell Biology
- 2 1-s.h. courses comprising Scientific Communication, Scientific Integrity, and Bioethics
- 4 courses from the "Integrated Biosciences Series":
Molecular Approaches to Research
Principles of Development
Cell Structure and Function
Biostatistics
- Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology, every semester
Elective courses include Bioinformatics; Cellular Pharmacology; Development, Structure, and Function of the Musculoskeletal System; Microbial Genetics; Molecular Biology of Signal Transduction; Principles of Physiology; and Readings in Cell and Developmental Biology.
While study is tailored to suit individual interests and needs, a program of study can include courses and laboratory work in cell, developmental, and molecular biology, as well as courses in the anatomical sciences (gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and embryology). The number of credit hours required to complete the program ranges between 45-55.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
Dissertation:
The Doctoral Advisory Committee is formed to oversee the student's doctoral research and is comprised of at least four Graduate Faculty members. Three members, including the Chair, must be from the Anatomy and Cell Biology Department. Committee compositions must be approved by the department's graduate committee. The Chair is responsible for overseeing and guiding the student's progress, coordinating the responses of the Committee members, and informing the student of her/his academic progress.
The Dissertation Examining Committee evaluates the student's dissertation and oral defense. This committee is comprised of the Doctoral Advising Committee and at least one additional Graduate Faculty member from outside the Anatomy Department. The Outside Examiner should be identified no later than the beginning of the semester in which the student will defend the dissertation.
If a student needs to change a member of a Committee, the new member must be approved by the department's graduate committee and registered with the departmental secretary, the School of Medicine's Graduate Studies Office, and the Graduate School on main campus.
After the departmental secretary has arranged the time, date, and room for the defense, the student must send to the Graduate School in 501 Carnell Hall a completed "Announcement of Dissertation Defense" form at least 10 working days before the defense.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
www.temple.edu/medicine/departments/basic_science/anatomy.htm
Department Information:
Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology
School of Medicine
3400 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
lkirby@temple.edu
215-707-3160
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Fayez Safadi
fsafadi@temple.edu
215-707-5655
Graduate Chairperson:
Lynn Kirby
lkirby@temple.edu
215-707-8556
About the Program
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology is located on Temple University's Health Sciences Center Campus (HSC) and is part of the School of Medicine. By instituting new and innovative interdisciplinary training programs, we meet the many research challenges of the present and future. The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, with our distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, has made a solid commitment to be innovative leaders in preparing our students for biomedical careers in academia, government, or industry. The Department has excellent research facilities for molecular and cell biology, including a molecular histology core facility, in situ hybridization, histo- and cytochemistry, immunofluorescence imaging, and electron microscope.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 7 years
Campus Location:
Health Sciences
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m.
Department Information:
Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology
School of Medicine
3400 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
lkirby@temple.edu
215-707-3160
Interdisciplinary Study:
The expertise and areas of research for the faculty in Anatomy and Cell Biology provide the student with a breadth of research possibilities using molecular and cellular approaches to study mechanisms vital to human health and disease. The student's work will be supported by a variety of facilities. These include a molecular histology core facility, optical and electron microscopy, computer-based image processing and analysis, protein chemistry, molecular biology, and tissue culture.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
No.
Ranking:
Not applicable.
Accreditation:
Not applicable.
Areas of Specialization:
The varied research interests of the faculty
allow the students a breadth of research possibilities.
The principal research frontiers in Anatomy and
Cell Biology rely extensively on molecular and
cellular approaches and techniques. Our graduate
students will, therefore, receive training in these
areas. Areas of particular strength in the department
are: (a) Skeletal Biology, e.g., regulation of
skeletal development and metabolism, structure and function
of bone cells, and etiology of metabolic bone diseases,
including osteoporosis and inflammation-mediated
osteopenia; (b) Cardiovascular Biology, e.g.,
regulation of cardiac myocyte growth, fine structure
and function of cardiac muscle, and regulation of
commitment and differentiation of cardiac myocytes;
(c) Reproductive Biology, e.g., genetics and cell
biology of sperm function, reorganization of DNA
during spermatogenesis, and development and function
of Sertoli and germ cells; (d) Neurobiology, e.g.,
properties of the neuronal cytoskeleton, and neurophysiology; and (e) Neuro
Virology and Neuro Immunology, including inflammatory
demyelinating diseases. Several of the faculty
have joint appointments in other departments/research
centers, which provide another avenue for interaction
and exchange of ideas between students in our
Department and faculty.
Job Placement:
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology offers graduate work leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree as preparation for a career in research and teaching of cell biology and modern anatomy. The program of instruction and training has the flexibility to meet a variety of career goals focused around biomedical research and teaching in diverse settings, including academia, the pharamaceutical industry, and/or the government.
Licensure:
Not applicable.
Non-Degree Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students are permitted to take up to 9 graduate credits. If accepted to the program, those courses may be applied toward the degree program.
Financing Opportunities
Students will be supported for the first year with departmental funds. Upon successful completion of the oral exam at the end of the first year (Preliminary Part I), the student will be supported by her/his mentor using research grant funds. University fellowships are also available. A satisfactory level of performance must always be maintained, as described in the Policies and Procedures document for this program.
Updated 11.8.06
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