MCMP Graduate Program - TImeline
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The following table represents a composite of the graduate program requirements (see the graduate program rules for details) and the progress expected to be made by all students in this program.
| First |
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| Start of Fall Semester |
Orientation; proficiency examinations in organic chemistry and biochemistry; registration; poster sessions; specify research rotations |
| Fall Semester |
Participate in research rotations |
| End of Fall Semester |
Select major professor; establish proficiency in organic chemistry; establish oral English proficiency (ESL students) |
| Spring Semester |
Begin research work; Take courses in major area; Begin written assessment examinations |
| End of Spring Semester |
Proficiency in Biochemistry and Physical Chemistry established; Select graduate committee; File Plan of Study; |
Second
Research continues in this and all subsequent years;
attendance at seminars is required each semester;
hold annual committee meetings by May of each year
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| Fall Semester |
Take courses in major area; Continue written assessment examinations as necessary |
| Spring Semester |
Begin preparation for original proposal defense |
| End of Spring Semester |
Deadline for presentation of first seminar; Deadline for first graduate committee meeting; Completion of coursework |
| June |
Deadline for completion of written assessment requirement |
| Third |
End of Fall Semester |
Deadline for initial defense of original proposal |
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| Fourth and Subsequent |
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Complete thesis research & dissertation; present final seminar & oral final examination |
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