Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences Program PhD

Degree Requirements

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.

Total Units Required: 9

Examinations: qualifying examination: part 1 during second year of study, part 2 during third year
Research/Projects: laboratory research based on dissertation proposal
PhD Dissertation: written dissertation; annual presentation of research-in-progress to thesis committee
Final Evaluations: defense consisting of written dissertation, oral defense of dissertation to thesis committee, and public presentation of research accomplishments
Publication: acceptance of at least one first-author data paper before defense
Teaching: two quarters as a teaching assistant
Other: three laboratory rotations in first year, intended to assist student in selecting thesis advisor; regular participation in seminars, journal clubs, and annual scientific retreat