Ph. D. Program in Chemical Biology
Integrating Chemistry and Biology in one Graduate Program.
COURSE OF STUDY
The actual courses taken by each student will vary somewhat depending on interest, but in general will consist of a blend of
- Physical Organic Chemistry,
- Biophysical Chemistry,
- Chemical Biology,
- Advanced Biomedical Sciences,
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- and other select courses.
The TPCB curriculum combines a set of laboratory rotations, course work in chemistry and biomedical sciences, participation in student seminars as well as the annual TPCB symposium to form the core of the formal training.
The first year program begins in July when students start the 1st of 3 ~three-month lab rotations and choose courses consistent with their training requirements and research interests. It is expected that students will select their thesis research mentor by the end of their first year in the program. There are no teaching duties, offering students ample time to carry out both their coursework and research.
It is anticipated that, starting with the second year, students will concentrate full time on their thesis research. At the end of the second year, students prepare and defend their thesis proposal. Each student forms a specialized faculty committee, drawing from faculty members at the three Institutions, which serves as a team of mentors to guide the student’s research and ensure the successful completion of the Ph.D.