博士课程的对象是那些希望在学术界，医学领域或行业从事研究型职业的具有卓越学术地位的学生。该系各个实验室提供的论文项目可确保学生接受深入的培训，并接触各种概念框架和广泛的实验策略。博士学位论文必须构成原始奖学金，并且必须是对知识的独特贡献。它必须显示出对该领域先前工作的熟悉程度，并且必须具有计划和进行研究，组织结果以及以学术方式捍卫方法和结论的能力。提出的研究必须符合该学科的当前标准，并且论文必须清楚地证明该研究如何提高该领域的知识。最后，论文必须符合学术和学术表达规范以及在公共领域出版的规范。
The doctoral program is intended for students with excellent academic standing who wish to pursue research-focused careers in academia, the medical field, or industry. Thesis projects, available in the various laboratories of the Department, ensure that students receive in-depth training and exposure to varied conceptual frameworks and a wide array of experimental strategies. A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline, as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.<br><br>###COVID Alert Message from University – This course is offered online and will continue on campus later.