Below is a typical timeline to completing a PhD in Biomedical Data Sciences. Each student’s background and interest area is unique so some variability within this progression can be expected
See the program requirements and the BDS Handbook for more details. Questions can be directed to the BDS Coordinator.
YEAR 1
Fall semester
- Core Course work
- Research rotation #1
- December: Rotation presentation
Spring semester
- Core Course work
- Research rotation #2
- May: Rotation presentation
Summer
- Research rotation #3
- August: Rotation presentation


YEAR 2
Fall semester
- Core Course work
- Elective Course
- Scholarly Literature seminar 1
Spring semester
- Core Course work
- Elective Course
- Scholarly Literature seminar 2
Summer
- First committee meeting
YEAR 3
Fall semester
- Core Course work
- Professional Skills seminar 1
Spring semester
- Core Course work
- Professional Skills seminar 2
- Ethics seminar
Summer
- Oral Prelim Exam


YEAR 4 & 5
- Dissertator thesis research work
- Courses: Independent research credits
- Prepare and defend dissertation
- Graduate!