Major Steps in attaining the Ph.D. in the Systems Biology AoC

First Year

Second Year

Third and later Year(s)

  • Continuation of thesis research
  • Additional course work per Plan of Study
  • Dissertation prospectus: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal of the student’s proposed research project should be completed within 12 months of passing the preliminary exam and at least six months before the expected graduate date. It is filed on a specific form obtained at The Graduate School website(under Forms for Enrolled Doctoral Students).

Final Year

  • Completion of thesis research;