Preliminary Exam
Preliminary Exam Eligibility
Every first year Ph.D. student is required to pass the preliminary examination in order to continue in the program. The exams are held yearly, during the third week of May (Spring quarter). To sit for the preliminary exam, a student must have received a passing grade (B or higher) in the Fall and Winter core courses:
BME 210
BME 220
BME 221
BME 230A
BME 230B
Purpose of the Preliminary Exam
This exam is designed to test