The core curriculum consists of three upper level classes that are specifically designed to develop research skills and proficiency in functional genomics and bioinformatics while introducing students to the latest advances in the field.

Students take these classes in addition to those required by their parent department or program. For example, students admitted into the Department of Physiology would take series of classes to build skills in physiologic genomics.

Advancement to candidacy for the Ph.D. follows successful performance in departmental courses and qualifying examinations as specified by the student's parent degree- granting department or program. Once admitted into the Functional Genomics and Molecular Medicine Training track, students are free to pursue their doctoral research with any faculty member within the program, regardless of departmental affiliation. This interdepartmental design provides maximum flexibility, allowing students merge a foundation of knowledge in traditional biomedical fields with research skills in functional genomics. In this way, students acquire a unique complement of talents to fully take advantage of career opportunities in the post-genome sequencing era.

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