The purpose of the Comprehensive Examination is to evaluate a student's breadth and depth of knowledge in subject areas defined by selected subdiscipline(s) within the broader context of Biology.

Students must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Examination Committee (EC) that they possess an adequate knowledge of the literature in their subdiscipline(s) and that they have the ability to pursue and complete original research at an advanced level.

GUIDELINES

BIOL PhD Comprehensive Examination - Procedures

FORMS FOR FACULTY

BIOL Recommendations for PhD Comprehensive Examination Committee Members

BIOL Recommendation for PhD Comprehensive Examination Topic