Typical Timeline

Year 1

Full Standing

• Required Coursework
• Laboratory Rotations
• Written Qualifying Exam on Coursework (August; end of 1st year)

Year 2

Advanced Standing

• Required Coursework
• Electives
• Laboratory Rotations
• Select Advisor
• Begin Thesis Work

Year 3

Candidacy

• Finish Coursework
• Finalize Thesis Proposal
• Oral Qualifying Exam in October of 3rd Year
• Dissertation Research

Year 4+

PhD and Onward!

• Dissertation Research
• Written Defense
• Oral Defense

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