INTERDISCIPLINARY COMPARATIVE MEDICINE GRADUATE PROGRAM
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		CURRICULUM
		Ø The courses required for each track will vary depending on the background and specific research interests, needs and career goals of the student. Ø All students regardless of their tracks are expected to acquire knowledge and training in the following areas through formal course work, workshops, or other experiences: ª Biostatistics ª Biochemistry ª Bioethics ª Scientific Writing ª Grant Writing ª Communications/Public Speaking Ø Students who choose the comparative biomedicine track will spend at least 4-8 weeks during their first year in at least two research laboratories at Purdue University before selecting a dissertation topic. Ø For students contemplating a career in industry or government, faculty will arrange an off-campus placement with an appropriate company (e.g., a biotechnology, pharmaceutical company) or federal/state agency depending on the areas of interests. Ø All students in the program will be expected to take the 3-week summer course in Applied Management Principles offered by the Krannert School of Management.