First Year

MCB Requirements Grid (PDF)

MSTP Requirements Grid (PDF)

 

Autumn

1. 1. Autumn Lab Rotation
      -Register for MCB 599 Introduction to Research in Molecular and Cellular Biology
      (Variable credits:  minimum 2 and maximum 9)  Entry code:  MCB Office
      -Conduct research project and participate in journal club and Rotation Lab Meetings
   2. Participate in MCB Tutorial
      -Register for MCB 514 Molecular and Cellular Biology Tutorial
      (Non-Graded Credits: 2)  Entry Code: MCB Office
      -Seminar with emphasis on oral presentation, literature review and grant writing
   3. Take Elective Courses
      (Graded credits: 3-5 recommended)
      -Select courses from the Area of Interest Model Curricula
   4. Autumn Quarter Credit total:  13
   5. Attend and Present at Rotation Talks  on the last Tuesday of the quarter
   6. Attend MCB Program & Departmental Activities

Winter

1. Winter Lab Rotation
   -Register for MCB 599 Introduction to Research in Molecular and Cellular Biology
   (Variable credits:  minimum 2 and maximum 9)  Entry code:  MCB Office
2. Participate in MCB Tutorial: Literature Review
   -Register for MCB 515 Molecular and Cellular Biology Literature Review
   (Non-Graded Credits: 2)  Entry Code: MCB Office
3. Take Elective Courses
   (Graded credits: 3-5 recommended)
   -Select courses the Area of Interest Model Curricula
4. Winter Quarter Credit total:  13
5. Attend and Present at Rotation Talks held on the last Tuesday of the quarter
6. Attend MCB Program & Departmental Activities

Spring

1. 1. Spring Lab Rotation
      -Register for MCB 599 Introduction to Research in Molecular and Cellular Biology
      (Variable credits:  minimum 2 and maximum 9)  Entry code:  MCB Office
   2. Participate in MCB Tutorial: Grant Development
      -Register for MCB 516 Molecular and Cellular Biology Grant Development
      (Non-Graded Credits: 2)  Entry Code: MCB Office
   3. Take Elective Courses
      (Graded credits: 3-5 recommended)
      -Select courses the Area of Interest Model Curricula
   4. Spring Quarter Credit total:  13
   5. Select TAships
   6. Select Permanent Lab by June 1
   7. Prepare Research Poster
   8. Attend and Present at Spring Poster Session held on the last Tuesday of the quarter.

Summer

1. Courses
   -Register for MCB 600 Independent Study or Research
   (Variable credits:  2 only)  Entry code:  Faculty Code
   OR
   -Register for UCONJ 510 Introductory Laboratory Based Biostatistics
   (Graded credits: 2)  Entry code:  School of Medicine
2. Summer Quarter Credit total:  2
3. Begin Biomedical Research Integrity Seminar series
   -Attend 5 lectures and 3 discussions sessions by the end of Second Year
4. OPTIONAL:  Biotech Externship