Curriculum Overview

Course Requirements
Students enter the Cancer Biology Ph.D. program through the Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) track.  The Cancer Biology Ph.D. Program is the only graduate program offered at Wake Forest University with an exclusive focus on cancer research. Curriculum requirements are outlined below:

An informational chart listing the timeline and courses for the Cancer Biology Curriculum.


Curriculum Committee

Consisting of course directors, two graduate students and the Program Director, meets quarterly to discuss suggestions made for the program and any problems that arise. Any concerns and suggestions can be made to the committee chair. The committee will discuss and vote on agenda items that become effective immediately after the meeting or when applicable.

The Graduate School Bulletin includes further information about courses and degree requirements