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Biomedical Sciences - Cellular and Molecular Biology - Ph.D.

The Biomedical Sciences - Cellular and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program provides advanced training in biomedical research, with a focus on cellular and molecular biology. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty, you'll gain the knowledge and expertise needed to tackle complex biomedical questions and make a meaningful impact in the field.

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Doctoral Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology

Advance your research expertise with 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Ph.D. degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology. Dive into cutting-edge coursework and research, covering critical topics like signal transduction, cell systems biology, and gene regulation. This program is designed to develop your scientific inquiry and technical skills, preparing you for leadership roles in academic research, biotechnology, and various biomedical fields.

Program Information for Biomedical Sciences - Cellular and Molecular Biology - Ph.D.

Program Description

Full Description

The Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences–Cellular and Molecular Biology prepares creative research scientists for careers in teaching, research and biotechnology. Graduates possess an in-depth comprehension of experimental design at the cellular and molecular levels of biological organization, as well as competency in current techniques in the discipline. Major research emphases include signal transduction, biochemistry and pathobiology, gene regulation, cell systems biology, cell and tissue ultrastructure, membrane structure and function, molecular aspects of neurobiology and endocrinology, genetics and metabolism of microorganisms, virology and immunology and enzymology with an emphasis on protein dynamics and folding, as well as cytochrome P-450s.

The Ph.D. degree is offered in consortium with Cleveland Clinic and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Program faculty are drawn from several departments at 麻豆影院 State and the other two institutions. Additional participant faculty are located at area clinical facilities and hospitals. This multi-departmental and inter-institutional structure gives doctoral candidates access to the talents of a broadly diverse research faculty as well as significant research facilities and resources.

The Biomedical Sciences–Cellular and Molecular Biology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • Cellular Biology and Structure
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
Admissions for Biomedical Sciences - Cellular and Molecular Biology - Ph.D.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Academic preparation adequate to complete graduate coursework in cell and molecular biology (recommended courses in chemistry, cell biology, genetics and biochemistry)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement (applicants should describe their research experience and goals in pursuing an advanced degree)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
    • Minimum 65 PTE score
    • Minimum 120 DET score
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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application deadline: December 1

Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Publish their research in peer-reviewed journals.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate students.
  3. Seek employment in fields that reflect their area of training.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
BMS 70120LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (taken twice)4
BMS 71000RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH 1
BMS 71001INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 1
BMS 78637BIOANTHROPOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS I 3-5
or BSCI 70104 BIOLOGICAL STATISTICS
or PSYC 71651 QUANTITATIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS I
Electives 112-14
Culminating Requirement
BMS 80199DISSERTATION I 230
Concentrations
Choose from the following:7
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Baccalaureate Students:90
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students:60
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Elective courses and research must be approved by the student's guidance committee.

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Upon completion of course requirements and candidacy exam, doctoral students must register for BMS 80199 for two semesters for a total of 30 credit hours. Thereafter, it is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for BMS 80299 each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met. As soon after completion of candidacy examination as possible, the dissertation committee will be established, consisting of the guidance committee and an outside discipline member – a graduate faculty member from another department at 麻豆影院 or another program of the School of Biomedical Sciences. Students will submit to this committee their prospectus for the dissertation. The format of the prospectus will parallel that utilized for NIH grant proposals (without biographical, budget and facilities information). The dissertation committee may elect to examine the candidate on the proposal and may accept it as submitted or reject it with specific reasons and recommendations for reformulation.

Cellular Biology and Structure Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
BSCI 70142BIOENERGETICS 3
BSCI 70143EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY 3
BSCI 70144SELECTED READINGS IN EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:7

Molecular Biology and Genetics Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
BSCI 70143EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY 3
or BSCI 70158 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
or CHEM 70254 BIOMEMBRANES
BSCI 70144SELECTED READINGS IN EUKARYOTIC CELL BIOLOGY 1
Elective3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:7

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Post-baccalaureate students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours, and post-master's students a minimum of 30 credit hours, of coursework prior to dissertation.
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • 麻豆影院 Campus