PhD in Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

This doctoral program emphasizes research skills so graduates can lead their own laboratories or teach at the university level. Early study covers molecular and cellular biology, with later instruction in anatomy, vision research, and brain science. The program is grounded in laboratory research and close mentoring. Students complete laboratory rotations that lead to choosing a permanent advisor for their research. Later years focus on a project that proceeds through hypothesis development, experimentation, data analysis, and a dissertation, guided by the advisor and a committee. The program is designed for completion in four years. Graduates present at national and international meetings, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and often take postdoctoral positions at research universities. Graduates leave prepared for postdoctoral study and independent research careers.