The Cancer Biology curriculum is a sequence of required and elective courses, which provides students with advanced knowledge in current concepts in molecular, cellular, and genetic processes that contribute to the development and treatment of cancer. It prepares students for a variety of career paths in academic, clinical, and industry environments that deal with the study and/or treatment of cancer. Students gain clinical exposure by shadowing oncologists. In addition, sufficient flexibility is provided so that students can adapt the program to permit specialization.  It is expected that entering students will have a solid background in chemistry and mathematics, as well as the biological sciences.  

The first-year course schedule is the same for all Biomedical Science students, with one required course specific to cancer research and an elective. In the second year, the student is established with a mentor and will take Cancer Biology courses and research credit. After passing the Comprehensive Exam, students mainly take research credits. 

Students who are accepted into a fellowship program may have additional course requirements. 

Please see the timeline below.