There are some differences in course requirements among departmental programs, but most students who participate in the Reproductive Biology Training Program take the same core courses.
Ample opportunity is provided for specialized programs to fit each student's needs and interests.
Normally, four or five years are required to complete a doctoral degree. Graduate student trainees usually spend much of the first two years taking course work. In most cases, students choose their research advisor by the middle of the first year and begin research by the end of the first year. By the end of the second year, most course work is completed and research work is undertaken. Students formulate their research proposals in consultation with their advisor, although they may seek advice from other members of the training faculty.