Curriculum
PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology
The PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology requires the completion of 70 hours of graduate level coursework. Completion of coursework will demonstrate knowledge of core cell and molecular biology principles and specialization courses in discipline of choice. Applied research coursework will provide hands on experience in identifying and solving a real-world problem through laboratory research. Research coursework culminates in a Final Dissertation.
Apply nowFoundation Courses
- MCBN Foundations I
- MCBN Foundations II
Skill Courses
- Quantitative Methods
- Scientific Writing
Focus Courses (must earn four)
- Advanced Emerging Topics in Biomedical Sciences
- Antimicrobial Drugs
- Biomolecular Interactions
- Critical Readings in MCBN
- Graduate Genetics
- Immunology
- Principles of Pharmacology
Additional Required Courses
- Responsible Conduct in Research Training
- Laboratory Rotations
- Advanced Graduate Research
- Thesis Research/PhD
- Summer Research in MCBN
- Summer Thesis Research/PhD