PhD Cell and Molecular Biology at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

Cell and Molecular Biology is a degree path within the Molecular Biosciences interdisciplinary graduate program leading to the PhD. It prepares students for careers in biological and biomedical research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry and university teaching, with more than 60 participating faculty from nine departments.

Faculty: Molecular Biosciences interdisciplinary graduate program | Department: Molecular Biosciences | Duration: Typically about 4 years (dissertation defence at end of year four per Molecular Biosciences timeline) | Intake: Fall (rolling as space allows); deadlines Dec 1 (Fall), June 15 (Spring) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

All Molecular Biosciences students share a first-year core with laboratory rotations, seminars and journal clubs, then choose a path at the end of year one. Year-one sample courses include BCH 705 Molecular Biology, CMB 710 Cell Biology, laboratory practicums and seminars; a qualifier exam follows in year two and a dissertation defence at the end of year four.

Career pathways

Biological and biomedical research, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and university teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Molecular Biosciences (applies to Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology and CMPP PhD paths): undergraduate degree in a related area with minimum GPA of 3.0 for the PhD; GRE recommended but not required; English test required if educational history is from a non-English-speaking country (Duolingo 115, TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, Pearson 59 or Cambridge 176); coursework in calculus (5 semester hours), physics (6), organic chemistry (8) and biology (8); personal statement; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts. No faculty member's permission is needed before applying. Deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall), June 15 (Spring).

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Intake: Fall (rolling as space allows); deadlines Dec 1 (Fall), June 15 (Spring)

Duration: Typically about 4 years (dissertation defence at end of year four per Molecular Biosciences timeline

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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