The student's program of study is individualized according to his or her specific needs and interests. The overall program should encompass:

1. formal course work which should be supportive of the student's research and career goals and must fulfill the department's core course requirements (listed below);
2. research work in an area of mutual interest to the student and major professor;
3. participation in departmental seminars; and
4. teaching experience in the laboratory and classroom.

An effective graduate education requires extensive interaction between students and faculty and thus it is expected that the student will meet with the major professor at least once weekly during the entire program. Also, all students will meet with their advisory committee at least once each year and the minutes and evaluation forms must be given to the Admissions Counselor.

Details of the guidelines for graduate studies may be obtained from the department.

To fulfill the departmental requirements for a degree in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, students must take four core courses in at least three of the seven areas of specialization shown below.

View the Graduate School Bulletin for course descriptions.