Curriculum
The Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology and Neuroscience supports students as they engage in self-directed discovery. In this program, you will develop a foundation in experimental biology through our comprehensive academic program. The program features a combination of core, skill, and focus coursework, followed by independent, hands-on exploratory research. See below for the comprehensive course list.
Foundation Courses
- Graduate Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology of the Cell
Skill Courses
- Experimental Design
- Scientific Writing
- Critical Readings
- Quantitative Methods
Focus Courses
- Fundamentals of Neuroscience (Fall 1st year)
- Neuroanatomy or Cell Culture & Stem Cells (Fall 2nd year)
- Neurophysiology or Biomolecular Interactions (Spring 1st or 2nd year)
- Graduate Genetics or Neuropharmacology & Behavior (Spring 1st or 2nd year)
Additional Required Courses
- Responsible Conduct in Research Training
- Laboratory Rotations
- Advanced Graduate Research
- Thesis Research/Ph.D.