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Ph.D. Cancer Biology at University of South Florida

University of South Florida, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary doctorate run jointly with Moffitt Cancer Center, training the next generation of cancer researchers across molecular biology, immunology, genomics, bioinformatics, drug discovery, cancer genetics, prevention and control, therapeutics, cell biology, biochemistry and proteomics.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Molecular Biosciences  |  Duration: 96 credit hours minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

96 credit hours: shared core (Cancer Biology I, Bioethics for Cancer Researchers), other required courses (Cancer Biology II and III, Current Topics, Modern Basic Tools of Research and more), additional requirements, 24 hours of dissertation and other requirements. Students need B-minus in core and required courses and a 3.00 GPA.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for the biomedical research workforce.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

University admission and English proficiency requirements apply; programme-specific admission criteria are not listed on the catalog page.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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