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MS Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The MCDB traditional Master of Science offers a research-based thesis track or a non-thesis track, and serves goals such as teaching in secondary schools, research-oriented employment and preparation for further professional training. The department does not provide funding for Master's students.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts  |  Department: Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology  |  Duration: 24 credit hours of coursework  |  Intake: Fall and Winter terms; deadlines March 1 (Fall) and November 1 (Winter)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

The program consists of 24 hours of coursework, including at least 16 hours of MCDB courses at the 400 level or above; up to 8 research credits may count, and a thesis is optional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are accepted for Fall and Winter terms, with deadlines of March 1 for Fall and November 1 for Winter.

Intake: Fall and Winter terms; deadlines March 1 (Fall) and November 1 (Winter)

Duration: 24 credit hours of coursework

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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