Doctoral Program

The PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology that is offered at Rowan-Virtua TBES is designed to prepare individuals for careers in a breadth of fields that leverage cell and molecular biology research and education, including basic and clinical research, the pharmaceutical industry, higher education and consulting.

This program will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skill set and training to effectively design and answer scientific questions centered on biology and its relationship to behavior in physiological and pathological states. Students will have access to high level courses leading to a graduate degree and are involved in hands-on and project-based training, which provides a basis for a career in cell and molecular biology and research in particular.

• Low student-to-faculty ratio with personalized training
• Two years of general and specialized PhD-level course work
• Intensive research in an area selected by the student and their faculty mentor
• Research toward dissertation begins within the first year
• Student training includes preparation and presentation of seminars
• Each student’s progress is closely monitored by an advisory committee of five faculty
• Competitive stipend with tuition and most student fees waived
• Paid health insurance