The Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary program leads to a Ph.D. degree in Cancer Biology. The Program allows students to focus their training in several related disciplines which have in common research faculty studying various aspects of cancer biology.
Cancer Biology, Ph.D.
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Overview
The Cancer Biology Graduate Interdisciplinary Program trains predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees for careers in cancer research through an interdisciplinary program that involves faculty from a wide range of disciplines at the University of Arizona. The Program offers course work and research opportunities leading to a Ph.D. degree in Cancer Biology. A major goal of this interdisciplinary program is to provide trainees with an exciting and stimulating academic environment that inspires innovative cancer research, provides a foundation of knowledge in the basic science disciplines related to cancer research, and exposure to the challenges faced by clinicians that treat cancer patients.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 54 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
The curriculum introduces students to knowledge derived from research in the production, properties, and therapy of cancer and assures that students have the necessary background to become independent investigators.
Program activities encourage the development of students’ critical thinking skills and their ability to communicate science findings orally and in publications. Cancer Biology GIDP students are admitted through and supported by the Arizona Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program.
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
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This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
General Requirements
- GRE (Subject optional)
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Minimum TOEFL: 550
- Minimum IELTS: 7
Tuition Fee
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1729 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1729 USD per module and a duration of 54 months. -
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812 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 812 USD per module and a duration of 54 months.
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Living costs for Tucson
- 830 - 1140 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
After acceptance into the Cancer Biology GIDP, students are supported by funds derived from the Cancer Biology training grant, research grants and private donations to the Program.
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