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GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR THE GRADUATE PROGRAM IN 

MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

 Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 23298-0678

Revised July 17, 2001/Revised July 16, 2007


TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction
  • Graduate Program Committee (GPC)
  • Application for Graduate Study in Microbiology and Immunology
  • Interview
  • Assignment to a Temporary Advisor
  • Student Support
  • Registration for Courses
  • Adding, Dropping, or Withdrawing from Courses
  • Academic Performance
  • Laboratory Rotations
  • Major Advisor Selection
  • Student's Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC)
  • Records of Graduate Progress
  • Appeals
  • Conversion from M.S. to Ph.D. Program

 GRADUATE CURRICULA IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

  • General Guidelines and Policies for Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., and M.S. Graduate Students
  • A. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program
  • B. Doctor of Medicine/Philosophy (M.D./Ph.D.) Program
  • C. Master of Science (M.S.) Program
  • D. Post-Baccalaureate/Graduate Certificate Program in Pre-Medical Basic Health Sciences

 APPENDICES AND FORMS

  • I. Model Curriculum for Ph.D. and M.S. Program Students (1999-2000)
  • II. Model Curriculum for Certificate Program Students
  • III. Summary of Degree Requirements
  • IV. Selection of Permanent Advisor (form)
  • V. Semester Report on Graduate Student Status (form)
  • VI. Teaching Assistant Evaluation (form)
  • VII. Student's Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) Report (form)
  • VIII. Examination (Written/Oral) Committee Report (form)
  • IX. Completion of Oral Examination (form)
  • X. Defense and Graduation (form)

 ADDENDUMS

  • I. M.D./Ph.D. (Transfer from M.D. to Ph.D. Protocol)