PhD Cell and Molecular Biology (Gene Therapy and Vaccines) at University of Pennsylvania

Programme overview

Cell and Molecular Biology The Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Group (CAMB) is an interdisciplinary graduate program, providing rigorous training in modern cell and molecular biology. Within this integrated program are six discipline areas: Cancer Biology (CB) ; Cell Biology, Physiology, and Metabolism (CPM) ; Developmental, Stem Cell, and Regenerative Biology (DSRB) ; Genetics and Epigenetics (G&E) ; Gene Therapy and Vaccines (GTV) ; and Microbiology, Virology, and Parasitology (MVP) .

Faculty: Perelman School of Medicine | Duration: 19 course units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 19 course units in total. Listed required courses include BIOM 6000 Cell Biology; CAMB 6050 CAMB First Year Seminar; CAMB 6100 Molecular Basis of Genetic Therapies; CAMB 6990 Lab Rotation; BIOM 5550 Regulation of the Genome; BIOM 5200 Introductory Immunology.

Career pathways

Upon completion of the PhD, they pursue successful research careers at top academic institutions, in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, and in other biomedicine-related career paths. Our mission is to provide an exceptional mentored training experience to every student, providing a foundation for successful careers as leaders in biomedical research.

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Application information

USD 46,540 a year (2026-27). Full tuition rate for PhD programs for 2026-2027 (Annenberg, Arts & Sciences, Design, Education, Social Policy & Practice, Engineering, Nursing, Wharton and Biomedical Sciences share this rate). Most PhD programs fully fund students for at least 4 years, Source

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