Curriculum
The PhD 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
- MCBN Foundations I
- MCBN Foundations II
Skill Courses
- Quantitative Methods
- Scientific Writing
Focus Courses (must earn 4)
- Advanced Emerging Topics in Biomedical Sciences
- Antimicrobial Drugs
- Biomolecular Interactions
- Critical Readings in MCBN
- Graduate Genetics
- Immunology
- Neuroanatomy
- Neurophysiology
- Neuropharmacology & Behavior
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Research Topics in Neurobiology
Additional Required Courses
- Responsible Conduct in Research Training
- Laboratory Rotations
- Advanced Graduate Research
- Thesis Research/PhD