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4-year PhD in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology

This programme offers students a unique environment with one of the largest and strongest concentrations of high quality developmental and stem cell biologists anywhere in the world.

Year one
The first year of the programme provides a taught component and regular journal club sessions. Following lab visits to highlight the project offerings of the supervisors, each student selects three short research projects to be undertaken as lab rotations.

Years two, three and four
The student will choose one project for the PhD research. Progress will be monitored by a thesis committee which will mentor the student throughout the programme.

Programme organisation
The programme is supervised by a Steering Committee led by the Directors, Professor Claudio Stern and Professor Andrew Copp. The Steering Committee selects students for the programme and monitors their progress throughout the 4 years.

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