Overview

We offer a Biological Sciences - Cell and Molecular Biology degree at the University of Denver. Areas of focus within cell and molecular biology include biophysics, intracellular trafficking and signaling, molecular forensics, RNA biology, virus-host cell interaction, developmental biology, neuroscience and endocrinology.

Features

Within ecology, biodiversity and evolution, areas of focus consist of plant-insect interaction, ecology of invasive species, forest ecology and evolutionary biology, including evolutionary ecology, evolution of animal behavior and evolutionary-developmental biology.

Programme Structure

Research

Requiring five years of research and coursework, including a public seminar, written thesis and oral thesis defense, the program couples coursework with original research and teaching opportunities.

When conducting their original research, students can leverage state-of-the-art facilities and techniques.

Our PhD students also have the chance to teach in undergraduate lab environments.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper.

Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

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Letters of Recommendation

Required Essays and Statements

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30924 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30924 USD / year

≈ 30924 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

30924 USD / year

≈ 30924 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Credits

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