CAMB-PhD Sample Curriculum
CAMB-PhD Sample Curriculum
A PhD degree requires 72 credits of which 37 credits are at the 500 level or above in regular course work.
Suggested First Semester Courses for PhD Degree
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BC 563 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| CM 510 | Introduction to Cell & Molecular Biology | 1 |
| CM 795 | Independent Study credits to fill schedule | variable |
| MIP 611 | Advanced Microbiological Research Methods | 4 |
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BC 565 | Molecular Regulation of Cell Function (or other CMB elective) | 3-4 |
| CM 792 | Cell and Molecular Biology Seminar | 1 |
| CM 795 | Independent Study credits to fill schedule | variable |
| CM 515 | Computational Cell & Molecular Biology (optional) | 2 |
| Ethics Elective | 1 |
Suggested Third Semester Courses for PhD Degree
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM 792† | Cell and Molecular Biology Seminar | 4 or more |
| CM 700 | Critical Analysis of the Literature | 1 |
| CM 795 | Independent Study credits to fill schedule | variable |
| GRAD 550 | STEM Communication | 1 |
| Writing Elective* | At least 1 credit in a graduate level Writing | 1-3 |
| Other Electives | variable |
Suggested Fourth Semester Courses for PhD Degree
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM 700 | Critical Analysis of the Literature | 1 |
| CM 793 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| CM 795 | Independent Study credits to fill schedule | variable |
| Electives | variable |
Suggested Courses for PhD Degree beyond the Fourth Semester
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM 793 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| CM 795 | Independent Study credits to fill schedule | variable |
| CM 799 | Dissertation to be taken last semester while writing Dissertation | variable |
| Electives | variable |
Note that the coursework described here may differ from the Approved CMB Curriculum due to the fact that approval of changes in the curriculum takes up to a year. Any updated and Approved CMB Curriculum takes precedence for new admissions past the approval date. The coursework described here is what is currently recommended, available and approved by the CMB Faculty.