Cell Biology M.S.

Our understanding of cellular and molecular systems is increasing at a breakneck pace. So is the demand for professionals trained in mapping genomes, manipulating cells and developing biotech that can save lives and safeguard our planet. With a cell and molecular biology master’s degree, you’ll learn the cutting-edge techniques and technologies being used in industry and private research labs and conduct research alongside world-class faculty. Choose from three tracks based on your needs and goals:

  • A thesis option focused on research
  • A non-thesis option that requires coursework only
  • A non-thesis professional option with management and business courses
Thesis:
BIO 801Scientific Discourse1
BIO 624Biotechnology4
BIO 624LBiotechnology Lab0
BIO 767Cell Biology Methods Lab2
BIO 786Research Ethics1
BIO 861Cell and Molecular Biology3
BIO 887PhD Colloquium1
BIO 897Scientific Proposals2
MAT 704Statistics for Research3
BIO 799Master's Research10
Total Hours27
Non-Thesis
BIO 801Scientific Discourse1
BIO 624Biotechnology4
BIO 624LBiotechnology Lab0
BIO 767Cell Biology Methods Lab2
BIO 786Research Ethics1
BIO 861Cell and Molecular Biology3
BIO 887PhD Colloquium1
BIO 897Scientific Proposals2
MAT 704Statistics for Research3
12 credits from the following:12
Advanced Topics in Biology
Independent Study
Cancer Biology
Molecular Screening
Advanced Biochemistry