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Program checklist · Doctor of Philosophy

Integrative Life Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

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Program
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
Total credits (published)
64
Credits (computed from items)
21
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
234030
CourseShelf checklist
CK_234030_462c6ebc
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Curriculum requirements

0 items

    Core courses

    major core · 3 items
    1. LFSC 630
      2
    2. LFSC 631
      Student Seminar in Integrative Life Sciences
      As published: “Student Seminar in Integrative Life Sciences (one-credit course taken for two semesters)”
      2
    3. LFSC 690
      Research Seminar in Integrative Life Sciences
      As published: “Research Seminar in Integrative Life Sciences (one-credit course taken for two semesters)”
      2

    Scientific integrity course

    1 item
    1. OVPR 601
      Scientific Integrity
      or: OVPR 602 Responsible Scientific Conduct
      or: OVPR 603 Responsible Conduct of Research
      1

    Technologies course (these are options; students may suggest any course for approval)

    5 items
    1. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    2. ANAT 615
      Techniques in Neuroscience and Cell Biology
      Not resolved to a course
    3. BNFO/BIOL 541
      Laboratory in Molecular Genetics
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ENVS 602
      1-3
    5. MICR 607
      2

    Advanced statistics, advanced mathematics or experimental design course

    9 items
    1. Select one of the following: 2,3
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. BIOL 606
      3
    3. BIOS 524
      3
    4. BNFO/BIOL 601
      Integrated Bioinformatics
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ENVS 603
      3
    6. MATH 591
      Topics in Mathematics
      As published: “Topics in Mathematics (mathematical biology)”
      1-3
    7. STAT 544
      Statistical Methods II
      or: BIOS 544 Graduate Research Methods II
      3
    8. STAT 623
      3
    9. STAT 643
      3

    Other courses based on approval of research advisory committee

    0 items

      Elective courses

      electives · 1 item
      1. Select nine credit hours of the following: 4,5
        Not resolved to a course
        9

      500-level or higher courses in ANAT, ANTH, BIOC, BIOL, BIOS, BNFO, CHEM, CLSE, CMSC, EDUS, EGRB, ENVS, EPID, FRSC, HGEN, MATH, MEDC, MEDP, MICR, NANO, NEUS, OPER, PATH, PCEU, PHAR, PHIS, PHTX, PSCI, PSYC or STAT

      0 items

        Directed research (minimum 43 credit hours)

        2 items
        1. LFSC 697
          Directed Research in Integrative Life Sciences
          As published: “Directed Research in Integrative Life Sciences (variable credit course)”
          1-15
        2. LFSC 701
          Post-candidacy Doctoral Research
          As published: “Post-candidacy Doctoral Research (maybe be taken multiple times)”
          9
        Source. Virginia Commonwealth University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/college-humanities-sciences/vcu-life-sciences/integrative-life-sciences-phd/. Captured page pages/0362.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.