The curriculum of the Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences program is designed to give students fundamental and applied skills to prepare them for future positions in scientific research and related fields. The core curriculum includes coursework in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, ethics, data analysis and presentation. Students also enhance their writing skills through a grant-writing course and improve their presentation skills through attendance and participation in the CMB Seminar Program and teaching opportunities. Attendance at the CMB seminar series is required of all students to remain in good standing.
After their first year, students choose from courses offered through four specific training areas to gain additional expertise that is directly related to their educational interests. Research starts immediately in the context of lab rotations during the first year, after which students choose a lab and advisor for their dissertation research, which culminates in the writing, presentation and defense of a dissertation.
Curriculum for CMB students (75 Total Credits):
Core Course Requirements (30 Course Credits minimum)
- BIOC 301 (3 credits)
- BIOC302 (3 credits)
- CLBI 301 (3 credits)
- Data Analysis & Presentation I (2 credits)
- Data Analysis & Presentation II (2 credits)
- Grant Writing (1 credit)
- Genetics and Genomics (3 credits)
- Ethics (1 credit)
Advanced Training Electives
- Biochemistry, Structural Biology & Biophysics – BIOC 370 (Physical Biochemistry) and MPBP 323 (Biophysical Techniques)
- Genetics, Cell & Molecular Biology – MMG 312 (Eukaryotic Genetics), MMG 232 (Bioinformatics), and MPBP 310 (Molecular Basis of Biological Motility)
- Microbiology & Immunology – MMG 320 (Cellular Microbiology) and a new course (Immunology/Host Defense)
- Physiology & Pharmacology – MPBP 301, 302 (Human Physiology & Pharmacology I, II)
Dissertation Research (20 Course Credits minimum)
You may register for classes at the Registrar’s website or through MyUVM.
