MS Molecular and Cellular Biology at University of Arizona

Programme overview

Students earning a master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology can select a Professional Science Master (PSM), a two-year Applied Biosciences program designed to prepare you to enter a competitive biotechnology workforce in industry, government or academia. The program combines foundational scientific practice with a professional component that includes internships and cross-training in topics such as business, communication and regulatory affairs.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

22 units required The master’s program in MCB requires that students complete a minimum of 30 graduate units, including master’s thesis, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000; only grades of C or better in graduate course work satisfy requirements for the degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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