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First Semester Schedule

Fall of year 1

  • Identify and participate in three laboratory rotations (more information below): GRAD 5974 MCB Laboratory Rotations (6 credits P/F)
  • BIOL 5814 Scientific Skills in Molecular and Cellular Biology (3 credits A-F)
  • STAT 5605 Biometry (3 credits A-F)
  • BMVS 5594 Current Techniques in Biomedical Science (1 credit A-F)
  • BIOL 5174 Seminars Across the Sciences (1 credit P/F)
  • Two weeks prior to the start of spring semester, complete Change of Degree Graduate Program to reflect the department of the lab that you have chosen

2024 Lab Rotation schedule

  • Rotation 1: Aug 26 – Sep 20, Presentations: Tuesday, September 24, 3:30 pm
  • Rotation 2: Sep 23 – Oct 18, Presentations: Tuesday, October 22, 3:30 pm
  • Rotation 3: Oct 21 – Nov 15, Presentations: Tuesday, November 19, 3:30 pm

Rotation forms

No later than Dec 10 – submit paperwork:

  1. Advisor Selection Form
  2. Change of Graduate Program Form

Start date in your new lab – January 2, 2025