PhD Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology and Genetics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

This program provides scientific training in the basic life sciences, with emphasis on the molecular basis of genetics, development, and cell biology. Areas of specialization include membranes, receptors, membrane transport, cell interactions, macromolecular structure, extracellular matrix, cytoskeleton, cell motility, regulation of gene expression, neuroscience, developmental mechanisms, human genetics, plant cell and molecular biology, genetic mechanisms, and genomics.

Faculty: College of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 7 years / 24 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Directed Research (Rotations), Seminar, Computational Course, BioEthics, Electives, Thesis Credits, Biology Education. Additional requirements include: Weekly attendance at MCDB&G student seminars and GCD departmental seminars. Presentation at an MCDB&G student seminar in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th years of study.

Career pathways

Admission qualifications for MS and PhD students are identical; only the students' career objectives distinguish the degree that they pursue.

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