If possible, applicants should identify at least one cellular and molecular biology faculty member with whom they wish to study. The following undergraduate courses have been identified as required for graduate work in the CMB program. Biology One year general biology with laboratory and one course in genetics are required. Cellular biology or cellular physiology, animal or plant physiology, and microbiology are recommended. Chemistry One year of general chemistry with laboratory and two sequential terms of organic chemistry with laboratory are required.
Biochemistry is recommended.
Mathematics Two terms of life sciences calculus are required. In addition, introductory courses in computer science, statistics. and technical writing are recommended. Deficiencies in required courses may be made-up within the first year of resident study without graduate credit. Financial Assistance Financial support, if required, is usually provided by the department in which the student will carry out research. By the end of the first academic year, the student will select an academic adviser from among the CMB faculty and arrange for the appointment of a Graduate Advisory Committee.