Curriculum
First-Year Core Courses
| Number | Name | Credits |
| CPHD 610 |
Experimental Design & Analysis | 3 |
| CPHD 720 / 721 | Foundations I & II |
6/3 |
| CPHD 727 |
Responsible Conduct of Research |
1 |
| CPHD 890 |
Seminar |
1/semester |
Every student must enroll in 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters and at least 1 credit hour during the summer semester to remain a full time student. Additional course work requirements will vary depending on the research area you choose.
Sample Programs of Study
Neuroscience Specialization
| Number | Name | Credits |
| ANAT 731 | Human Neuroanatomy | 4 |
| ANAT 732 | Advanced Neuroanatomy | 5 |
| NSCI 710 | Neuropharmacology | 3 |
| NSCI 720 | Neurobiology of Disease | 3 |
| NSCI 792 | Special Topics in Neuroscience | 2 |
Infectious Diseases Specialization
| Number | Name | Credits |
| MICRO 732 | Microbial Genetics | 4 |
| MICRO 736 | Mech. Bacterial Pathogen | 4 |
| MICRO 738 | Microbial Physiology | 4 |
| MICRO 792 | Selected Topics | 3 |
Physiology & Pharmacology Specialization
| Number | Name | Credits |
| CPHD 702 | Signal Transduction | 3 |
| PHGY 752 | Fluid Balance & Electrolytes | 3 |
| PHGY 753 | Respiration | 4 |
| PHGY 754 | Circulation & Hemodynamics | 4 |
| PHPH 720 | Physiol & Pharm I | 5 |
| PHPH 721 | Physiol & Pharm II | 5 |
The remaining credits needed for the Ph.D. are elective courses decided by you and your faculty mentor.
The M.S. from the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program is also a research-based degree that typically requires two years of study. The University of South Dakota Graduate School requires a minimum of 31 credit hours of study for the degree. Approximately 6 of these credits will be directly associated with your research project. The remainder will be a mix of core courses and courses you and your faculty mentor determine are important.