A Typical Student Program
3RD WEEK OF AUGUST IN ENROLLMENT YEAR
Registration and orientation
Meetings with advisors to plan rotations and course work
YEAR 1
Two to five core classes
Laboratory rotations*
YEAR 2
One to three advanced electives and special topics courses
Journal club(s)
Begin thesis research
Mentored Teaching Experience
Complete qualifying examination
YEAR 3
Form thesis committee
Thesis research
Journal club(s)
Thesis proposal
YEAR 4 and THEREAFTER
Thesis research continues
Meet at least yearly with thesis committee
Travel to scientific meetings
Research completed by end of the fifth year
Publish in leading scientific journals
Defend thesis
The first rotation may begin in June prior to Fall matriculation.