Overview

Key Features

We share a common goal of preparing the next generation of scientific leaders to make significant contributions in our field. We accomplish this by promoting a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, and an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture.

Th Cell and Molecular Biology - Cancer Biology Specialization program from Colorado State University specialization includes 5CR of additional coursework and is ideal for those who want to explore research in basic mechanisms of cancer, animal models of cancer, cancer immunology, and therapeutics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer Biology

Prions & Neurobiology

Infectious Disease

Microbiomes

Stem Cells & Development

Genome structure, evolution & repair

Synthetic Biology

Plant Molecular Biology

Metabolism & Physiology

Gene Expression

STEM Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 358 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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
GRE scores are NOT required but may be provided

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 60 months.
National

30656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

13967 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13967 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

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