Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] [Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology] From University of Tennessee

The additional requirements for such a degree are

Preparation of a research manuscript suitable for submission for publication in a major scientific journal and oral defense of that manuscript before an examining committee of three faculty members appointed by the head of the department, at least two of whom shall be members of the department. or

Publication of at least one full-length paper in a major scientific journal as first author.