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PhD Cellular Biology at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Cellular Biology is in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The college offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of disciplines, including biochemistry and molecular biology. In addition to the courses listed in the curriculum, a number of interdisciplinary courses are available to interested students in the Cellular Biology program.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include CBIO 9000 (6 hours) Doctoral Research; CBIO 9300 (3 hours) Doctoral Dissertation; CBIO 9040 (1 hour) Laboratory Group Meeting; CBIO 9070 Current Topics in Cellular Biology; CBIO 8080 Biomedical Grant Writing.

Career pathways

Students are guided by experienced investigators serving as mentors, thesis committee members, and colleagues. The goal of our training program is your development into a highly skilled and intellectually independent scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Submit application to the Graduate School. Department requirements for admission include a TOEFL Speak Score of at least 23. We do not require a GRE score. A PhD degree in Cellular Biology is initiated within the University of Georgia’s Integrated Life Sciences program. To complete your application, you will have to submit a Background & Interest Form directly to Integrated Life Sciences. The personal statement section of the form should detail your research experience and career interests. Detailed instructions on how to apply to Integrated Life Sciences can be found on the ILS application page. PhD applications must be received by December 1st for Fall admission of the following year. Admission decisions are made in January.

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: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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