PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics

The interdisciplinary, research-oriented Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics program offers both MS and PhD degrees. Its strength is derived from the combined research expertise of the faculty in various departments, including Neurobiology and Anatomy, Biochemistry and Molecular biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Medicine, Pathology, and Pharmacology and Physiology. Faculty members conduct research on a broad array of topics, including cell, molecular, and cancer biology as well as genetics, infectious diseases and immunology. This program is research focused, with the ultimate goal of training students to become leaders of scientific research in academics and industry. In addition to completing the curriculum requirements, PhD students must pass a qualifying exam at the end of their second year.