Curriculum for CMB Students
The curriculum for the CMB Program is designed to provide students with the fundamental and applied skills to prepare them for future positions in research and science-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 by attending and participating in the CMB Seminar Series and serving as Teaching Assistants.
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.
Students must complete a total of 75 credits to obtain their PhD. This includes a minimum of 30 course credits, a minimum of 20 research credits and 25 additional course or research credits.
You can view the current CMB catalog, specifical courses, elective courses and requirements at this page. For historical CMB catalogs, please view here.
For specific questions, please contact Dev Majumdar, chair of Education Committee.
You may register for classes at the Registrar’s website or through MyUVM.
Consider applying today to earn your PhD with CMB!