Laboratory rotations in two different laboratories are required, but three rotations are encouraged.
Students typically select a thesis mentor during the second year in the program.
For students admitted through the MSTP program or PIBS, Biology 423 is an elective rather than a required course. Elective courses that bring the number of credit hours attained during the first two years to total at least 36. Most students satisfy this requirement in the second or third year of study. The majority of positions are in undergraduate courses in Biology or Psychology, although positions in other departments are available for students with appropriate backgrounds. All students are expected to attend the weekly Neuroscience seminar .