Overview

The Molecular and Cell Biology PhD program from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) aim is to provide an intensive, innovative but broadly-based training in molecular and cell biology.

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To assure that students have a proper grounding the program prescribes a set of advanced graduate classes in biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology (prokaryotic and eukaryotic).

In addition, students get specific training in some aspect of molecular and cell biology by participating in at least one three-credit graduate seminar and by continued participation in research seminars (or journal clubs) in their area of concentration.

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Programme Structure

The degree requirements include a total of 8 graduate level courses and completion of 12 credits of research:

Two-semester course in biochemistry
One course based on the principles of genetic analysis
One course in prokaryotic molecular biology
One course in eukaryotic molecular biology
One or two 700-level graduate seminars (included in the 18 credits of 600/700 level courses)
Elective courses to bring the total of courses taken to 8
12 credits of research. At least one research credit each semester
Beginning with the second year, students are required to participate in a research seminar (journal club) every semester and to take one credit of research seminar (journal club) each year

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

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Undergraduate training in organic chemistry, general biology, genetics, cell biology, physics, and calculus; recommend having taken a biochemistry course; recommend undergraduate major in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology, molecular biology, or the biological sciences

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25920 USD/year

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25920 USD/year

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16344 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16344 USD per year

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