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Overview
The graduate program in Cell and Molecular Biology at Colorado State University is an interdisciplinary degree-granting program that involves over 100 faculty members from 16 departments and 5 colleges who share common interests in cell and molecular biology.
The program includes a core of lecture courses in advanced molecular genetics and cell biology, laboratory research techniques, and ethical conduct of science.
The program also includes elective courses in specialized areas and in grant writing, a graduate seminar series in which students present their research, and a weekly seminar series for presentations by CSU faculty and nationally prominent scientists each year. Core courses typically are completed during the first year. On average, the M.S. degree is completed within two years, and the Ph.D. degree within five years.
Areas of Study
- Cancer biology
- Genomics and computational biology
- Infectious diseases
- Metabolism regulation
- Neuroscience and molecular physiology
- Plant biology
- Regulation of gene expression
- Reproductive and developmental biology
Student Employment
Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Regulation of Cell Function
- Techniques in Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Cell and Molecular Biology Seminar
- STEM Communication
- Responsible Conduct in Biochemistry
- Responsible Conduct of Research in CMB
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
72 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 84 other PhDs in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Bachelor’s degree in any of the biological, biochemical, or physical sciences
- Includes a minimum of one year of biology, organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry and mathematics through differential & integral calculus
- Additional courses in cell biology, microbiology, developmental biology, immunology, genetics, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, biophysics, physiology, anatomy, math, programming and statistics are taken in to consideration during evaluation for admission
- Most recently completed degree meets minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- One official transcript from each institution attended, even when showing as a transfer credit
- Three letters of recommendation (no standardized format)
- Personal statement of interests and future goals
- CV
Tuition Fee
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International
30858 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30858 USD per year during 36 months. -
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In-State
15130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15130 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Fort Collins
1210 - 1800 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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