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PhD Cellular, Molecular & Cancer Biology at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary PhD drawing on faculty from several departments at the IU School of Medicine-Bloomington, focused on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer. It trains independent researchers for academic, government or industry roles.

Faculty: School of Medicine (Bloomington)  |  Department: Cell, Molecular and Cancer Biology  |  Duration: 90 credit hours  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

The same first-year courses as the MS, plus Precision Medicine of Cancer and Grant Writing in year two, six semesters of cancer biology seminar, a required minor, written and oral qualifying exams, thesis lab selection and dissertation research.

Career pathways

Biomedical research in universities and industrial biotech.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in a science field such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry or molecular/cell biology; IU Graduate School application with official transcripts, CV or resume, essay responses and three letters of recommendation; GRE not required; international applicants need TOEFL or IELTS (recommended 100 / 7.0) unless exempt. Deadline December 1; USD 70 application fee; interviews at a February recruiting weekend.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 90 credit hours

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