Key Information
Duration
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
Language
English
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6
Credits
12 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Baltimore Highlands, United States
Disciplines
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Sciences
Overview
The Molecular and Cell Biology PhD programme at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) integrates foundational core coursework, experimental laboratory rotations, journal club research seminars, comprehensive qualifying examinations, and original dissertation research. Candidates complete three initial lab rotations to select an advisor before formulating an independent research project guided by a faculty advisory committee.
Key Facts
Primary doctoral research domains cover molecular mechanics of gene expression, RNA biology, and transcriptomics; cellular signal transduction, organelle biogenesis, and membrane transport; structural biochemistry, macromolecular crystallography, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy; and developmental genetics, viral assembly, and cellular mechanisms of disease.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Macromolecular Structure and Function
- Research Rotations in Molecular and Cell Biology
- Advanced Topics in Cell and Developmental Biology
- Advanced Topics in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry
- Research Seminar in Molecular Biology
- Scientific Integrity and Ethics
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- GRE General Test required
- Undergraduate training in organic chemistry, general biology, genetics, cell biology, physics, and calculus; recommend having taken a biochemistry course; recommend undergraduate major in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology, molecular biology, or the biological sciences
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 40,455 AUD / year (approximately 29,010 USD / year)
Funding
Scholarships are available. Visit the programme website for more information.
