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2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

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2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Cell Biology & Neuroscience

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Program Requirements

Foundational Coursework: 8 s.h.

Skill Courses: 4 s.h.

MCBN 00812 - Quantitative Methods Credits: 2
MCBN 00803 - Scientific Writing Credits: 2

Focus Courses: 8-9 s.h.:

MCBN 00810 - Biomolecular Interactions Credits: 2
MCBN 00806 - Graduate Genetics Credits: 2
MBS 00603 - Immunology Credits: 3
MCBN 00813 - Neuroanatomy: Structure and Function of the Vertebrate Nervous System Credits: 2
MCBN 00815 - Neuropharmacology and Behavior Credits: 2
MCBN 00814 - Neurophysiology Credits: 2
MCBN 00817 - Advanced Emerging Topics in Biomedical Science Credits: 2
MCBN 00804 - Critical Readings in Molecular Cell Biology & Neuroscience Credits: 2
MCBN 00816 - Research Topics in Neurobiology Credits: 2

Additional Required Courses: Minimum of 54 s.h.

MCBN 00910 - Responsible Conduct in Research Credits: 0
MCBN 00901 - Laboratory Rotation A - MCBN Credits: 2
MCBN 00902 - Laboratory Rotation B - MCBN Credits: 2
MCBN 00903 - Laboratory Rotation C - MCBN Credits: 2
MCBN 00904 - Laboratory Rotation D - MCBN Credits: 2
MCBN 00920 - Advanced Graduate Research Credits: 5 (taken twice for a total of 10 s.h.)
MCBN 00925 - Summer Research Molecular Cell Biology & Neuroscience Credits: 6 (taken twice for a total of 12 s.h.)
MCBN 00990 - Summer Thesis Research/PhD Credits: 6 (minimum)
MCBN 00999 - Thesis Research/Ph.D. Credits: 9 (twice minimum)

Total Required Credits for the Program: Minimum of 74 s.h.

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