See Also Archived BISB/BMI 2020-21
Sample schedules for each track are shown below. Please note that the quarters in which classes are offered may vary each year, some classes may not be offered every year, and course offerings may change. Electives, ethics, and opportunities for teaching assistantships are likely to be scheduled differently than in the sample schedule. The 4th core class is shown as CSE 280A; check your track for other options.
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Track (BISB), Years 1-2
| Year 1: Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Core: Math 283 | 4th Core: CSE 280A | Core: BENG 203 / CSE 283 |
| Core: BENG 202 / CSE 282 | BNFO 294: Ethics | |
| Elective | Elective | |
| BNFO 281: Colloquium | BNFO 281: Colloquium | BNFO 281: Colloquium |
| BNFO 283: Student Research Talks | BNFO 283: Student Research Talks | BNFO 283: Student Research Talks |
| BNFO 298: Research Rotation | BNFO 298: Research Rotation | BNFO 298: Research Rotation |
| Year 2: Fall | Winter | Spring |
| Elective | Elective | |
| BNFO 281: Colloquium | BNFO 281: Colloquium | BNFO 281: Colloquium |
| BNFO 283: Student Research Talks | BNFO 283: Student Research Talks | BNFO 283: Student Research Talks |
| BNFO 299: Research | BNFO 299: Research | BNFO 299: Research |
| BNFO 500: Teaching Experience | BNFO 500: Teaching Experience | Qualifying Exam |
Biomedical Informatics Track (BMI), Years 1-2
| Year 1: Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Core: Math 283 | 4th Core: CSE 280A | |
| Core: MED 264 | Core: BENG 202 / CSE 282 | BNFO 294: Ethics |
| Elective | Elective | Elective |
| MED 262: Colloquium | MED 262: Colloquium | MED 262: Colloquium |
| BNFO 283: Student Research Talks | BNFO 283: Student Research Talks | BNFO 283: Student Research Talks |
| BNFO 298: Research Rotation | BNFO 298: Research Rotation | BNFO 298: Research Rotation |
| Year 2: Fall | Winter | Spring |
| Elective | Elective | Elective |
| MED 262: Colloquium | MED 262: Colloquium | MED 262: Colloquium |
| BNFO 283: Student Research Talks | BNFO 283: Student Research Talks | BNFO 283: Student Research Talks |
| BNFO 299: Research | BNFO 299: Research | BNFO 299: Research |
| BNFO 500: Teaching Experience | BNFO 500: Teaching Experience | Qualifying Exam |
Both tracks, Years 2-5
- All students, regardless of their background and elective track, are expected to identify a dissertation research advisor and laboratory prior to the start of the 2nd year. This is an academic requirement to be in good academic standing.
- In Year 2, students will begin preparing for their Qualifying Examination to be completed before the end of the Spring quarter of the 2nd year.
- In Year 3, students will begin preparing for their Advancement to Candidacy Examination, to be completed before the end of the Spring quarter of the 3rd year.
- The goal of the PhD Program is that all students complete their Dissertation and hold the public Dissertation Defense by the end of 5th year.
- The Scientific Ethics Refresher course is required every four years after the first Ethics course, if still here.