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Developmental, Stem Cell, and Regenerative Biology Academics

Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives

Requirements for students in the DSRB program
  • General CAMB Requirements
    • BIOM 5550: Regulation of the Genome
    • BIOM 6000: Cell Biology & Biochemistry
    • BIOM 5100 (MD/PhD Combined Degree only): Case Studies in Translational Research
    • CAMB 5420 (Combined Degree only): Topics in Molecular Medicine
  • CAMB 5110: Principles of Development
  • Electives chosen from any relevant CAMB or BGS Courses and Curricula offerings, depending on interest and background.

This information can also be found on the DSRB Catalog page.

Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives

DSRB Course Timetable- 2026 Matriculants
  Fall Spring Summer
Year 1 BIOM 6000
CAMB 5110
Lab Rotations		 BIOM 5550
Elective 
Lab Rotation or 
Pre-Dissertation Research
Pre-Dissertation Research
Year 2 BIOM 6100
Pre-Dissertation Research
Candidacy Examination		 Dissertation Research Dissertation research
Year 3+ Dissertation research Dissertation research Dissertation research

Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives

pre- 2026 Matriculants
  Fall Spring Summer
Year 1 BIOM 6000
CAMB 5110
Lab Rotation		 BIOM 5550
CAMB 5970 or 6970
Lab Rotation 
Pre-Dissertation Research
Year 2 Elective(s)
Pre-Dissertation Research		 CAMB 6950
Elective(s)
Pre-Dissertation Research
Candidacy Examination		 Dissertation research
Year 3+ Dissertation research Dissertation research Dissertation research
Suggested Elective Courses

Whereas any CAMB courses can be used to fulfill elective requirements (depending on the student's interests and background), the following courses are likely to be of particular relevance. Students will receive guidance from DSRB leadership and faculty when choosing electives.