A bachelor's degree in anthropology, biology, geology or zoology from this University, or an equivalent degree from another accredited institution of higher learning, is required for admission into the program. Exceptional applicants who lack some of the prerequisites may be admitted to the program on a provisional basis, but formal admission will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of appropriate deficiency courses in the first year. Electives are selected in consultation with the committee from a list of relevant courses in anatomy, anthropology, biological sciences, and geology. 253 Three of the chosen courses must include a substantial independent research project. These research components must involve at least two different disciplines and may include approved field courses.
Electives are to be selected as for the master's degree.
Any subdiscipline of anatomy, anthropology, biology, ecology, or geology that pertains to research in the field of hominid paleobiology. At least one of the student's research fields must be in a discipline other than anthropology. Research on problems approved by the director of the program. Open to qualified students with advanced training. May be repeated for credit.