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MS Stem Cell Biology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The stem cell biology master's program is a multidisciplinary program that prepares graduates for a career in research, teaching, or industry within the field of stem cell biology. It offers training in stem cell biology, a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field that rests on foundations provided by molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. Students will take lecture, lab, and seminar courses in these various disciplines, in addition to stem cell biology.

Faculty: Medical School  |  Duration: 1.5 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses (6 credits), Core Course - Stem Cell Biology (3 credits), Required Molecular Biology Course (complete 3-4 credits), Other Required Courses (minimum of 2 credits), Electives, Plan B Requirement. Students must demonstrate familiarity with the tools of research and scholarship in their major field, the ability to work independently, and the ability to present the results of their investigation effectively. Students must complete all courses A-F.

Career pathways

The stem cell biology master's program is a multidisciplinary program that prepares graduates for a career in research, teaching, or industry within the field of stem cell biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in biological science or a related field. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.2. Applicants must upload to the University's on-line application website: 1) a personal statement (500 words or less) outlining research interests and long- and short-term goals (NOTE: students applying to Plan A should include information about previous research experience); 2) a curriculum vitae or resume; 3) the names of three individuals whom the student has asked to write letters of recommendation; and 4) unofficial transcripts; and 5) a diversity statement. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 94, IELTS 7.

Duration: 1.5 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits

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