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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Molecular Sciences Genetics View 124 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased 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.
- individual courses: $825 per credit hour
Living costs for Michigan City
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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