Summary Calendar for Completing PhD Requirements in Molecular Pharmaceutics
***This is intended as a guide. Refer to department Graduate Student Handbook for official information and details.***
| Requirement | Timeframe |
| 7030 (3 CR) | Fall Semester |
| 7040 (3 CR) | Fall Semester |
| 7011 (3 CR) | Spring Semester |
| 7020 (4 CR) | Spring Semester |
| 7975 Journal Club (1 CR each Semester) | Fall and Spring Semesters |
| Attend departmental seminar | Most Mondays at 4:00pm |
| Requirement | Timeframe |
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Form Committee (5 total, majority from Molecular Pharmaceutics, at least 1 from external department) Submit "Request for Supervisory Committee" form (signed by committee) to Graduate Program Coordinator and Director of Graduate Studies. |
Within three months of passing Comprehensive Exams. Submit after committee membership is finalized |
| Electives: minimum 4 classes AND minimum 8 credit hours | Fall and Spring Semesters (flexible) |
| 7975 Journal Club | Fall and Spring Semesters |
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Comprehensive Exam
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Administered during summer following completion of core course: PHCEU 7030, PHCEU 7040, PHCEU 7011, and PHCEU 7020.
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| Attend Department and College seminars | Alternate Mondays and Thursdays at 4:00pm during the Spring and Fall semesters. |
| Present first of two Departmental Seminars | As assigned |
| Requirement | Timeframe |
| Form Committee (if not already done) | Within 3 months of passing Comprehensive Exams |
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Qualifying Exam a. Write proposal and hold specific aims meeting with your committee b. Set Exam date with Committee & coordinate date with the department c. Send announcement to department d. Give practice exam to lab mates, etc. e. Give proposal to committee & department g. Submit "Report of Qualifying Examination" form (signed by committee) to department h. Submit revisions to committee and department |
Within 12 months of passing Comprehensive Exam a. After passing Comprehensive Exams b. After formation of committee c. At least 2 weeks before exam (work with Graduate Program Coordinator) d. At least 1 week before exam e. At least 2 weeks before exam g. As soon as committee signs h. 3 weeks from receiving summary |
| Complete Department's teaching assistant requirement | Minimum 1 semester in a Pharm.D. or graduate course as assigned by Department |
| Attend Department and College seminars | Alternate Mondays and Thursdays at 4:00pm during the Spring and Fall semesters. |
| Requirement | Timeframe |
| Present second Department Seminar | As assigned |
| Supervisory Committee Meetings | One per year |
| Work with Graduate Program Coordinator to complete Program of Study form in the Graduate Tracking System. | Must be submitted to Graduate School at least two months before the semester of graduation. |
| Submit 2 First-author Articles (each PI may have additional requirements) | Before submission of Defense Clearance Form to graduate advisor |
| Attend Department and College seminars | Alternate Mondays and Thursdays at 4:00pm during the Spring and Fall semesters. |
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Dissertation Defense. Style Handbook for Dissertations and Thesis Important Dates for PhD students a. Write dissertation b. Have PI review dissertation c. Submit draft to thesis editor's office for style/accuracy check d. Complete official Defense Clearance Form e. Submit defense clearance form and sealed official transcript to graduate advisor for review f. After graduate advisor AND department chair sign clearance form, arrange date g. Submit Spiral-bound dissertation to committee h. Announce dissertation i. Defend dissertation j. Submit revised dissertation to chair of committee (and any committee members who wish to see your revisions) k. Submit "Report of Final Oral Examination" form to Graduate School and department (signed by committee members) l. Submit "Supervisory Committee Approval" (multiple copies signed by Committee members) and "Final Reading Approval" (signed by chair of committee) forms and final dissertation to department chair m. Submit "Supervisory Committee Approval" and Final Reading Approval (signed by chair of committee and department chair) forms and final dissertation to thesis office to check format n. Make 3 copies and submit to thesis office for dissertation release (other copies may be required by PI) |
Within 7 years from start of program (5 if entered with Masters)
a. Takes longer than you expect! b. Arrange with PI c. Provide enough time to receive feedback (check online for dates) e. By appointment f. At least 2 weeks before defense g. At least 2 weeks before defense h. Work with Graduate Program Coordinator i. Allow at least 2 weeks for review j. Allow at least 2 weeks for review k. Supervisory Committee Approval l. Check deadlines for graduating in the desired semester before leaving |
| Return all intellectual property and keys to advisor. Properly dispose of, or identify and pass to advisor, any hazardous material/chemical | Before leaving |
| Return informational exit form to Administrative Manager | Before leaving |