Effective Fall 2021 

Core Courses
GRAD 544Ethical Conduct of Research1
Select one group from the following:4-8
Group A:
Mammalian Physiology I
and Mammalian Physiology II
Group B:
Mammalian Physiology I
Mammalian Physiology II
Select one from the following:2
Seminar: Biomedical Sciences
Seminar: Neurophysiology
Seminar: Reproductive Physiology
Selected Courses 1Var
Molecular Genetics
Molecular Regulation of Cell Function
Developmental Neurobiology
Neuronal Circuits, Systems and Behavior
Neuroanatomy
Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Metabolic Endocrinology
Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology
Research Techniques for Gametes and Embryos
Supervised College Teaching
Independent Study: Developmental Anatomy
Independent Study: Microscopic Anatomy
Independent Study: Neuroanatomy
Independent Study: Radiographic Anatomy
Independent Study: Surgical Anatomy
Independent Study: Gross Anatomy
Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I
Required Scholarly Paper
Program Total Credits:30

Students must write a scholarly paper.

A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.   

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Select enough credits with approval of advisor and graduate committee to bring the program total to a minimum of 30 credits.

For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.

Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees

NOTE:  Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.

Forms are available online.

Step Due Date
1. Application for admission (online) Six months before first registration
2. Diagnostic examination when required Before first registration
3. Appointment of advisor Before first registration
4. Selection of graduate committee Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) Two terms prior to final examination
7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) Within two working days after results are known
8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) When change is made
9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website
9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying
10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee
11. Final examination Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website
12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website.
14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
15. Graduation Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website