MS Cell and Molecular Biology at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Programme overview

The MS in Cell and Molecular Biology is built around a two-semester specialised core lecture course and research under a thesis committee and mentor. Students pass a qualifying exam, then propose and defend an original research project (Plan A) or complete a capstone project (Plan B).

Faculty: John A. Burns School of Medicine | Study mode: full-time | Location: Honolulu, HI, United States

What you will study

Core is CMB 621-622, plus CMB 611 Seminar in Biomedical Sciences, CMB 626 Ethics in Biomedical Research, CMB 654 Genetics Seminar and CMB 699 Directed Research; remaining credits are specialised courses, seminars and research.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 10,400 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition for 2026-27 based on a typical full-time load of 8 credits per semester (indicative budget figure from the cost of attendance page); excludes fees ($934), housing, food, books and other costs. Hawaii resident rate. Source

International applicants: USD 22,432 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition for 2026-27 based on a typical full-time load of 8 credits per semester (indicative budget figure from the cost of attendance page); excludes fees ($934), housing, food, books and other costs. Non-resident rate. Source

Graduate applications are accepted for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; Graduate Division begins processing applications from August 1 for the following Fall and Summer semester and from April 1 for the following Spring semester.

All graduate application deadlines are set by the graduate programmes and vary by programme; some programmes set priority deadlines. Most Fall applicants hear a decision by late March/early April and Spring applicants by November/December. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/

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