Course Requirements

Students are required to take at least 5 graduate-level courses. No specific curriculum of courses is required, but CBIO602a (Molecular Cell Biology) is recommended for all students to attain a solid foundation in molecular cell biology. Also recommended is a seminar course, such as CBIO603a (Seminar in Molecular Cell Biology) or CBIO606b (Advanced Seminar Course), in which students can develop the skill for critical analysis of research papers. Students design their own curriculum of courses to meet individual interests and needs, in consultation with the DGS.

Students must meet the Graduate School requirement of a grade of Honors in 2 courses, if necessary taking additional courses beyond the 5 required in the department to fulfill this requirement.

Students must also maintain an average grade of High Pass in all courses.

Note that MCGD Track students taking the 3 core courses of the track along with 2 electives in the 1st year will fulfill the course requirement in Cell Biology by the end of the 1st year, assuming they receive at least 2 Honors and maintain a High Pass average.