Key program benchmarks for the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D.program are listed below.
Establish dissertation committee
During the first semester, submit a program of study and meet to coordinate research
Annual progress review
Each year in the spring semester, students will be reviewed by the Biomedical Science faculty. This will entail a formal seminar outlining research progress, progress in coursework and teaching. Students will receive a written summary of progress including interventions as appropriate.
Comprehensive examination
Students will take a comprehensive examination at the end of the second year. This will include written and oral components.
Periodic committee meetings
Students will attend periodic committee meetings
Dissertation
Students complete their dissertation.
Dissertation defense
Students complete their dissertation defense.