Coursework
Students are required to take six core courses and at least one advanced elective course. Most courses are conducted in small groups, providing excellent opportunities for in-depth interactions between students and faculty. Additionally, students are encouraged to take courses to develop professional skills and grant writing workshops tailored to specific funding agencies.
Required Courses
- Mechanisms of Human Disease I (PATH G6003)
- Biochemistry, Molecular, Cell Biology I (BCHM G6300)
- Biochemistry, Molecular, Cell Biology II (BCHM G6301)
- Statistics for Basic Sciences (PHAR G8012)
- Responsible Conduct of Research and Related Policy Issues (CMBS G4010)
- How to Make a Drug? (PHYS G6003)
Popular Elective Courses
- Molecular Biophysics (BCHM 4250)
- Principles of Developmental Biology (GEND G4027)
- Cellular & Molecular Biology of Cancer (PATH G4500)
- Mechanisms of Human Disease II (PATH G6004)
- Structure and Function of Membrane Channels (PHAR G4600)
- Diffraction Analysis Other courses
Suggested Timeline for Coursework
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II
Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
- Responsible Conduct of Research and Related Policy Issues
- Statistics for Basic Sciences
Teaching
While there are no formal teaching requirements, opportunities are available for teaching or acting as a teaching assistant in undergraduate and graduate courses.