Overview

Students in the Molecular and Cellular Biology program at Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS) receive in-depth training in the latest techniques across fields and disease areas, including epigenetics, genetics, cancer, neuroscience, metabolism, immunology, structural biology, bone biology and more.

Key Features

The Graduate School uses an innovative, problem-based learning approach that trains students to conduct high-caliber, rigorous science and to translate basic biological findings into clinical applications, blending discovery with invention and insight with application.

Students also undergo extensive professional development in areas such as leadership, ethics, responsible and effective conduct of research, public speaking, and grant and technical writing.

By the end of their time at the Graduate School, students are prepared to tackle science’s most pressing questions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Approaches to Biomedical Research
Historical Perspectives in Molecular Biology
Laboratory Rotation
Experimental Design and Biostatistics
Experimental Skills
Scientific Communication
Responsible and Effective Conduct of Research
Data Analysis and Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

80 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Michigan City, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Genetics View 142 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Science (B.A. or B.S.) degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university prior to enrollment

Research experience

Overall academic excellence

TOEFL score

Three letters of recommendation from faculty members

High competence in skills important to a career in scientific research

A deep passion for understanding the mysteries of life and disease as well as a commitment to the improvement of health.

Good character

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 60 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 60 months.

Tuition is waived for Graduate School students since they are fully supported by fellowships.

Living costs for Michigan City

978 - 1583 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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