Year 1
Fall:
Integrated Cancer Sciences I/II (RPG 501/RPG 502) (4 credit hours each = 8 credit hours)
Biostatistics for Cancer Science (RPG 519) (4 credit hours)
Responsible Conduct of Research (RPG 504) (1 credit hour)
Spring:
Integrated Cancer Sciences III (RPG 503) (4 credit hours)
Tools for Molecular Oncologists (RPG 543) (4 credit hours) – Laboratory Focus only
Cancer Epidemiology (PTR 525) (3 credit hours) – Prevention Focus only
Elective (3 credit hours)
Scientific Communication Seminar (RPG 505) (1 credit hour)
Research (RPG 512) (2 credit hours)
Year 2
Fall:
Research (RPG 512) (2 credit hours)
Spring:
Research (2 credit hours)
TOTAL CREDITS: 30-31
RESEARCH PROJECT:
With the guidance of a major professor/advisor from the Institute staff, each student is required to do an independent research project within the labs and/or clinics of the Institute. Upon completion of the project, the research is written up in thesis format and orally defended.