PhD Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at University of California, Santa Cruz

The program in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental (MCD) biology (courses BIOL) leads to the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) and is designed to prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and biotechnology. Current research in MCD biology focuses on such topics as the structure and function of RNA, gene expression, chromatin structure, epigenetics, cell signaling, cell division, development, nerve cell function, and stem cell biology.

Faculty: Physical and Biological Sciences Division  |  Department: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include Critical Analysis of Scientific Literature, Experimental Design, Logic and Approaches to Scientific Discovery, Applied Statistics for Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, Grant Writing in the Biomedical Sciences, Pedagogy in STEM.

Career pathways

The program in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental (MCD) biology (courses BIOL) leads to the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) and is designed to prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and biotechnology.

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