Learning Outcomes

The SCBRM program encourages students to complete all Ph.D. requirements by their 5th or 6th year. In some cases, it may be necessary and/or advised for a student to graduate with an M.Sc opens in a new tab. (Master of Science) instead of a Ph.D. Students who fail to advance to candidacy, or Ph.D. candidates who have displayed insufficient progress for more than two quarters (e.g., received two N- grades), may graduate with an M.Sc opens in a new tab. degree. Students wishing to do so must have completed 45 academic units of study and submit a scholarly 20-page research report (standard NIH format).

This report must meet a sufficient scholarly standard as judged by the Director of Graduate Studies. A SCBRM Ph.D. student who has passed the qualifying exam and is in good standing will generally not pursue an M.Sc opens in a new tab. degree. However, if extenuating circumstances arise, and are approved by the SCBRM Director of Graduate Studies, a Ph.D. candidate may exit the program with an M.Sc opens in a new tab. by completing the same requirements.