Degree
Programs in
Anatomy and Neurobiology
The procedures for admission to the graduate programs in anatomy and
neurobiology are described in the section of this bulletin on admissions
procedures of the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences. Interviews
are recommended for Graduates to the MA and PhD programs and are required
for applicants to the MD/PhD program. Admissions and other matters relating
to graduate study are reviewed by the Graduate Advisory Committee of
the department.
Core Course Requirements
Most students
entering the program are expected to take two of the following courses:
gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, and neuroscience. Students are also
required to take either molecular or cell biology during the first two
years of study. Students may be excused from taking one or more of these
courses if it is deemed that an equivalent course has been successfully
completed in the preceding five years.
Additional Course Requirements
In addition
to the core courses, doctoral students must enroll in at least three
other graduate courses offered by members of the faculty of the department.
Also, student attendance at all departmental and student seminars (research
colloquia) is required. Students usually choose a research advisor at
the end of the first year and begin their research experience during
the first summer.
