Timeline
Typical PhD Program Timeline
| Year | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | PBC 450 (2 units) PBC 451 (1 unit) 1 elective (1 unit) |
PBC 435 (1 unit) 2 elective units (including PBC 401) 1 unit PBC 590 |
3 elective units (including PBC 402) Form and meet with thesis committee |
3 units of PBC 590 with advisor Start preparing to apply for research grants |
| Year 2 | 1 elective (1 unit) 2 units of PBC 590 Apply for research grants TA 1 quarter during year |
1 elective (1 unit) 2 units of PBC 590 PA |
1 elective (1 unit) 2 units of PBC 590 Qualifying exam Present in PBC seminar PA |
3 units of PBC 590 with advisor |
| Year 3 | Apply for NSF DDIG TGS 500 Annual Review TA 1 quarter during year |
TGS 500 PA |
TGS 500 PA Present in PBC seminar |
TGS 500 |
| Year 4 | TGS 500 TA 1 quarter during year Apply for research grants Annual Review |
TGS 500 PA |
TGS 500 Must have applied for an external research grant by now Present in PBC seminar PA |
TGS 500 |
| Year 5 | TGS 500 PA Annual Review |
TGS 500 PA |
TGS 500 PA Defend thesis |