MS Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The MS in Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine prepares students in basic biomedical and translational science and aims to prepare them for PhD or MD/PhD programmes and research careers. It is designed for senior undergraduates in the biological sciences with an interest in medical sciences; medical laboratory technicians and clinical coordinators are also accepted.

Faculty: College of Medicine | Department: Internal Medicine | Duration: 1 to 2 years for most students; at least 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

Lectures and laboratories on molecular and cellular biology and the molecular mechanisms of human disease, elective coursework tailored to research interests, and two research laboratory rotations. Graduation requires a small thesis or a peer-reviewed article and/or co-authored publication.

Career pathways

Research careers in basic and translational medicine in academia or industry, and preparation for PhD, MD/PhD or medical school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are typically senior undergraduates in the biological sciences with an interest in medical sciences; medical laboratory technicians and clinical coordinators are also accepted. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the programme.

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.

Graduate applicants select an entry term (semester) when applying; not all programmes start every term, and each programme sets its own start terms.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic and $70 international for most degree programmes; $75 domestic and $80 international for the College of Engineering & Applied Science; $140 for the MS Physiology.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

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

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