Graduate Studies Handbook - Biophysics

REVISED 08/24
David Mathews, Program Director
Joseph Wedekind, Education Chair
Marianne Arcoraci, Graduate Studies Coordinator

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Preface

The Biophysics, Structural and Computational Biology (BSCB) Faculty administers the Ph.D. degree program in Biophysics for the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. This handbook is intended to outline the major features and policies of the program. The general features of the graduate experience at the University of Rochester are summarized in the Graduate Bulletin, which is updated every two years. Students and advisors will need to consult both sources, though it is our intent to provide the salient features here. Policy, of course, continues to evolve in response to the changing needs of the graduate programs and the students in them. Thus, it is wise to verify any crucial decisions with the Graduate Studies Coordinator.

Table of Contents

• Definitions
• Biophysics Curriculum
• Additional Details of Procedures and Requirements
• Qualifying Examination Procedures
• Thesis Preparation and Registration
• Final Examination and Termination
• Policy Regarding Plagiarism
• General Policies
• Program Awards
• Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence
• Emergency or Temporary Closings and other Changes in Class Schedules and University Operations
• Appendix