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    Dec 01, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Molecular Oncology and Immunology (Term by Term)


Year One Biomedical Science Common Core Curriculum


Students are admitted via a common admissions process to the Biomedical Sciences PhD program, not to a specific biomedical major. After completing the first-year common core course work and laboratory rotations, students choose a dissertation research mentor and enter one of nine Doctor of Philosophy majors.

Year Two and Beyond


The Doctor of Philosophy curriculum is not lock-step; students do not graduate as a class at the end of a specific semester. The average time to degree is approximately 5 years of full-time, year-round study; acceptable duration of the program is a minimum of 3 and maximum of 7 years. The number and type of advanced (2nd year and beyond) or elective courses vary, and may include courses within the Molecular Oncology and Immunology program as well as courses in other disciplines.

Before Admission to Candidacy


Fall Semester: 14 Hours


Spring Semester: 14 Hours


Summer Semester: 12 Hours


After Admission to Candidacy


Fall Semester: 14 Hours


Spring Semester: 14 Hours


Summer Semester: 12 Hours


Electives: 6 Hours Minimum


Select 6 credit hours from the following courses:

Additional Requirements


In addition to specific course requirements, students must complete additional PhD degree requirements, including annual advisory committee meetings, individual development plans (IDPs), satisfactory performance on the comprehensive examination, development and approval of a research proposal, writing and approval of the doctoral dissertation, and satisfactory performance on the final oral examination (dissertation defense). See PhD Student Guide for additional requirements and details.