Transferring schools

[T Qi]

How possible is it to transfer from the PhD program (bio or psych) of one university to another? What about from an institute (e.g. TSRI, CSHL) to universities? Thanks!

[MarineBluePsy]

I can't speak for bio, but most psych PhD programs don't allow transferring the way undergrad programs do.  You'd have to reapply and if accepted that new program may not accept any of your coursework from the prior program.  If they do allow you to transfer any courses it is unlikely to be more than three.  Most people I know who did this were only able to get one course approved for transfer and had to retake everything else.