The program of study includes introductory courses in Human Anatomy, Neurobiology, and Statistics and advanced courses in Cell Biology, Microscopic Anatomy, and Embryology. Additional courses at the graduate level will be selected based upon the student's interest and need. These electives may include, but are not restricted to, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Pharmacology, and Physiology. A description of each graduate course is in the Graduate Catalogue, along with additional information on program requirements, doctoral candidacy exams, grade requirements, etc. Students participate in journal clubs by presenting summaries of current journal articles and detailed reports on their own research results.
Students have the opportunity to gain laboratory experience with different investigators.
The investigator does not necessarily have to be a faculty member in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. Students use these opportunities to aid in selecting the faculty member who will direct their dissertation research and to develop a working knowledge of techniques and current theoretical concepts of the discipline. The student also will develop an understanding of research problems in the discipline and gain skills in critical analysis and design of experiments. This stipend should cover all tuition expenses and subsistence in Greenville.