PhD Molecular and Cellular Biology at University of Arizona

Programme overview

In this interdisciplinary program, you will learn to think about biology at the molecular and cellular level, and answer outstanding questions using biochemical, molecular, cellular and systems biology and computational approaches. You will also learn to program; write a grant or fellowship application; identify important and answerable scientific questions; and give a scientific talk.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 6 years / 63 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Required coursework: MCB 572A Cell Systems, 4 units, minimum grade required: B MCB 546 Genetic and Molecular Networks, 4 units, minimum grade required: B MCB 575 Scientific Communication, 3 units, minimum grade required: B MCB 585 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Solving Biological Problems, 4 units, minimum grade required: B MCB 695E Science, Society and Ethics, 1 unit.

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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.

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

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