Molecular/Cellular Biology [M.S.]
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This program prepares students to pursue research and teaching careers in molecular and cellular biology. It is also suitable for providing an additional background in biology for a broad range of students interested in a research career, teaching, or intent on entering other professional careers.
This is a designated STEM program (See OPT Extension).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This program prepares students to pursue research and teaching careers in molecular and cellular biology. It is also suitable for providing an additional background in biology for a broad range of students interested in a research career, teaching, or intent on entering other professional careers.
This is a designated STEM program (See OPT Extension).
Admission Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
- At least 20 hours in biology, with a course in genetics
- A course in physiology or cell biology
- One year of general chemistry
- A course in biochemistry
- One semester of calculus or statistics
- An academic record of B (3.0) or better during the junior and senior years
- Two letters of recommendation
- Submit a personal statement introducing the applicant and reasons for applying to the program.
If a statistics course was not taken, BIO 509 Statistics for Biologists must be taken as part of the program of study. If a biochemistry course was not previously taken, biochemistry must be taken in the first fall semester of the program. A course in physical chemistry and a microbiology course are highly recommended.
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