Cell and Molecular Biology, M.S.

The Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology prepares the student either for a professional career or for further graduate study. This goal is achieved through a balance of coursework and research activities.

Admission Requirements

General admission requirements and the process for applying are presented under Graduate Academic Information . For this program, two letters of recommendation, résumé/CV and a statement of objectives are required. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contactthe program chair in advance to discuss their application. Identification of a biomedical science faculty member in the department who agrees to serve as a major advisor is required before admission. A letter from the biomedical science faculty member who will serve as the major advisor is required. 

Degree Requirements

The master of science degree requires the successful completion of 30 credit hours, including a minimum of 18 credit hours of formal coursework, such as BIO 5501   (a required course), presentation of a graduate thesis seminar and preparation and oral defense of a thesis. The thesis involves the completion of original research of publishable quality.

The student’s thesis research and program of study reflect the emphasis of the area chosen. All thesis research is conducted under the direction of a biomedical science major advisor and an advisory committee. The advisory committee is composed of at least three members: two from the department hosting the program (including the advisor) and one from another academic unit.