Cancer Biology Academics
Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives
Requirements for students in the CB program
- General CAMB Requirements
- BIOM 555: Regulation of the Genome
- BIOM 600: Cell Biology & Biochemistry
- BIOM 611 (or the equivalent): Biologic Data Analysis
- CAMB 605 (PhD only): Cell and Molecular Biology First Year Seminar
- BIOM 510 (Combined Degree only): Case Studies in Translational Research
- CAMB 542 (Combined Degree only): Topics in Molecular Medicine
- CAMB 512: Cancer Biology and Genetics
- Two of the following Required Cancer Biology courses:
- Two electives chosen from any relevant CAMB or BGS Courses and Curricula offerings, depending on interest and background.
This information can also be found on the CB Catalog page.
Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives
Typical CB Course Timetable
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | BIOM 600 CAMB 605 CAMB 512 Lab Rotation |
BIOM 555 BIOM 611 CAMB 512 Two Lab Rotations |
Lab Rotation or Pre-Dissertation Research |
| Year 2 | CAMB 530/CAMB 704/ CAMB 701 Pre-Dissertation Research |
Two Electives Pre-Dissertation Research Preliminary Examination |
Dissertation research |
| Year 3+ | Dissertation research | Dissertation research | Dissertation research |
Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives
Suggested Elective Courses
Whereas any CAMB courses can be used to fulfill elective requirements (depending on the student's interests and background), the following courses are likely to be of particular relevance. Students will receive guidance from CB leadership and faculty when choosing electives.
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