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Cancer Biology and Genomics (PhD) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Cancer Biology and Genomics trains investigators in the mechanisms of cancer development and progression using cell biological and genomic approaches, with the aim of translating findings into diagnostics and treatments. The programme is multidisciplinary, drawing on faculty from many cancer-related research areas.

Duration: Minimum 60 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Students take CBG 580 and CBG 504, plus 4 units from a list including INTD 549, PM 517a/b, PM 533, PM 534 and TRGN 510. From year two they enroll in CBG 574 and CBG 580 each semester, complete at least 4 units of doctoral dissertation and register for CBG 790 research to reach 60 units, with qualifying exam, annual research appraisal and defense.

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Application information

Duration: Minimum 60 units

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