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Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in the Current Students section of this Web site

Coursework Requirements

Courses
Units
Required Courses
 
Core Courses 3
Curricular required courses 1 - 3
Electives 3 - 5
Noncredit Required Courses (2 courses required)
 
IGP 494 Colloquium on Integrity in Biomedical Research  
IGP 496 Lectures in the Life Sciences  
Total required units: XXX
9

Other PhD Degree Requirements
  • Examinations: qualifying examinations during seventh quarter of study, consisting of two parts:
    • Part I, problem-solving exercise based on chosen curricular program: ten days to submit written answer to problem, followed by oral examination;
    • Part II, dissertation research proposal written as a research grant, also followed by oral examination
  • Research/Projects: laboratory research based on dissertation research proposal
  • PhD Dissertation: written dissertation; annual presentation of research-in-progress to Thesis Committee
  • Final Evaluations: dissertation defense consisting of written dissertation, public presentation of research accomplishments and oral defense of dissertation to Thesis Committee
  • Other: three laboratory rotations in first year, intended to assist student in selecting dissertation research advisors; regular participation in seminars and journal clubs; teaching assignment one quarter in second year

Last updated: Nov 13 2005 3:34PM