Microbiology, Virology, and Parasitology Academics
Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives
Requirements for students in the MVP 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
MVP Requirements
- CAMB 7060: MVP Core
- BIOM 5200: Introductory Immunology
- CAMB 7000: Topics in Microbiology
- 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 MVP Catalog page.
Additionally, all BGS students must satisfy the BGS Training Requirement in Statistics.
Requirements | Typical Timetable | Suggested Electives
MVP Course Timetable - 2025 matriculants
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | BIOM 6000 CAMB 6050 CAMB 7060 Lab Rotation |
BIOM 5550 CAMB 7060 BIOM 5200 Two Lab Rotations |
Lab Rotation or Pre-Dissertation Research |
| Year 2 | Elective(s) Pre-Dissertation Research |
CAMB 7000 Pre-Dissertation Research Candidacy Examination |
Dissertation Research |
| Year 3+ |
Dissertation research |
Dissertation research |
Dissertation Research |
MVP Course Timetable - 2026 matriculants
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | BIOM 6000 CAMB 7060 Two Lab Rotations |
BIOM 5550 CAMB 7060 BIOM 5200 Lab Rotation or Pre-Dissertation Research |
Pre-Dissertation Research |
| Year 2 | CAMB 7000 Pre-Dissertation Research Candidacy Examination |
Dissertation Research |
Dissertation Research |
| Year 3+ |
Dissertation research |
Dissertation research |
Dissertation Research |
Requirements | Typical Timetable | Elective Courses
Elective Courses
Whereas any CAMB courses can be taken as an elective (depending on the student's interests and background), the following courses are likely to be of particular relevance. Students will receive guidance from GTV leadership and faculty when choosing electives.