Overview
Features
A defining feature of the Cell and Molecular Biology - Cancer Biology program at the University of Pennsylvania is its central role in bringing together the diverse facets of cancer research across Penn’s campus.
This nucleating function of the program positions students and their research in the spotlight of the community and provides an outstanding mechanism for engagement amongst students and faculty across diverse scientific disciplines.
- As a community, our mission is to create and nurture an environment that fosters professional development, ignites a passion for research, and embraces collaboration amongst its membership.
- As faculty, our goal is to empower students with the capability to launch careers dedicated to improving our understanding and treatment of cancer.
- As students, our goal is to realize our potential as scientists, prepare for the next step in our careers, and contribute new knowledge to the field of cancer research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cell Biology
- Cancer Biology and Genetics
- Regulation of the Genome
- Cancer Biology and Genetics
- The Cell Cycle, Genome Integrity and Cancer
- Stress Responses in Metabolism and Cancer
- Cell Control by Signal Transduction Pathways
- Tumor Microenvironment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Disciplines
Biology Molecular Sciences View 125 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
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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Other requirements
General requirements
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts & Academic History
- Application Fee
- We expect that all of our applicants will have had significant research experience. Please include specific information about your research experience in your personal statement.
Tuition Fee
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International
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.
Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.
Living costs for Philadelphia
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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