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Student Pathway Diagram

1st Year Curriculum 
  • Foundations of Biomedical Science 
  • Three Laboratory Rotations
  • Experimental Design  and Analysis 
  • Responsible Conduct  of Research 
  • Program-Specific Core Courses 
  • Preliminary Evaluation 
  • Elective  Courses 
  • Choose Mentor
2nd Year: Transfer to a Specialized Degree-Granting Program
  • Cellular & Molecular Pathology: We do our comprehensive examinations in the spring and summer of Year 2 or fall of Year 3. Students advance to candidacy by the start of Year 3 (fall) or the middle of Year 3 (spring).
  • Molecular  Pharmacology: We do our comprehensive examinations in the spring of Year 2, and thesis proposal by the end of summer in Year 2 so you can advance to candidacy at the start of Year 3.
3rd Year and Beyond
  • Cellular & Molecular Pathology: Thesis Committee Meetings every 6 months

  • Molecular Pharmacology: Thesis Committee Meetings Annually (or more frequently)

Dissertation & Defense

Dissertation & Defense

Graduation

Graduation