These laboratory rotations expose the student to a variety of current research techniques in Neuroscience and provide an opportunity for the student to select a laboratory in which to conduct dissertation research. Scheduling of the three rotations is adjusted to make the most convenient schedule for each student. Students are encouraged to join the Program in the summer before beginning first year courses to begin their first rotation. The rotations are usually completed by the end of the first full year in the Program.
Most students begin their thesis research at the begining of their second year.