The Ph.D. in the MCB program requires successful completion of a minimum of 30-credit hour courses (42-credit hour courses for students holding B.S. degree only), a qualifying exam and thesis research. The maximal length of study is 7 years.
Molecular and Cell Biology | 4 |
Seminar | 4 |
Thesis Research | 12 |
Elective Courses | >=10 |
Total | 30 |
[ 1st year ] |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer |
Molecular and Cell Biology | + |
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Seminar | + |
+ |
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Lab Rotation | (+) |
(+) |
(+) |
Thesis Research | + |
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Qualifying Exam (optional) | (+) |
[ 2nd year ] | Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer |
Seminar | + |
+ |
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Annual Progress Report | + |
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Thesis Research | + |
+ |
+ |
Qualifying Exam | (+) |
+ |
[ 3rd year to Graduation ] | Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer |
Annual Progress Report | + |
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Thesis Research | + |
+ |
+ |
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Semester | Application | Announcement of the dates | Examination taken |
Fall | October 1-15 | By November 15 | December 15 - January 15 |
Spring | April 15-30 | By June 1 | July 1 - August31 |