Required course work includes a minimum of 30 semester credits, which includes 6 credits for thesis research. At least 14of the required 30 semester credits must be completed at Fisk. A maximum of 13 semester credits may be taken in cross-registration at Vanderbilt University; cross registration at institutions other than Fisk must be approved by the thesis advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies in Biology and should be selected to align with the research interests and anticipated research of the student.