These are typical schedules for graduate Biological Sciences students in the Cell, Developmental and Microbiology Concentration.
Typical M.S. Student Schedule
M.S. students must complete 30 hours, with at least 12 hours in formal courses and seminars.
Year 1
Fall
- PBIO 5310 Cell Biology
- Optional lab rotations
Spring
- BIOS 5630 Biological Chem
- Seminar/Journal Club
- Select thesis adviser
Summer
- Meet with committee
- Defend proposal
Year 2
Fall
- BIOS 5260 Molec. Genetics
Spring
- Statistics
- Seminar/Journal Club
Summer
- Defend thesis
Typical Ph.D. Student Schedule
Ph.D. students must complete 90 hours, with at least 15 hours in formal courses and seminars.
Year 1
Fall
- CHEM 5901 Biochem
- Two lab rotations
Spring
- CHEM 5902 Biochem
- Seminar/Journal Club
- Select adviser
Summer
- Meet with committee
Year 2
Fall
- MCB 7600 Cell Biology
Spring
- BIOS 5270 Gene Reg
- Seminar/Journal Club
Summer
- Comprehensive Exam
Year 3
Fall
- BIOS 5260 Molec. Genetics
Spring
- Statistics
- Seminar/Journal Club
Summer
- Defend Proposal
Year 4
Fall
- Breadth Course #1
- Meet with committee
Spring
- Option: PBIO 5180 Writing
- Seminar/Journal Club
Year 5
Fall
- Meet with committee
Spring
- Seminar/Journal Club
Summer
- Defend Dissertation