Graduate Programs
This is a one-year pre-professional degree program (June to May) that provides students with the broad, general knowledge of human anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and physiology that is necessary for successful admission into medical, osteopathic, dental, pharmacy and veterinary programs. Applications are accepted for a Summer term start and the application deadline is May 1.
Students who earn their M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology will be trained in the fundamental principles of cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry, and will develop research skills for successful careers as technical specialists or successfully compete for doctoral and professional graduate programs. The M.S. degree in cell and molecular biology is offered as either a research or a non-research (coursework) degree, which may be earned with a bioinformatics emphasis. The non-research degree may be done on a part-time basis.
Co-disciplines
- Cell Biology and Biophysics
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Seminars
The biology program presents two seminar programs that promote a better and more expansive knowledge of the sciences, explore new discoveries and techniques and provide advice for your scientists.
- Biology Seminars are hosted every Thursday from 3:45–5 p.m. during the academic year, unless noted. Seminars are held in person in SH 522 and also on Zoom. If you would like to attend via Zoom, please email Mary Flores.
- Intramural Research Seminar Series (IRSS) faculty and research staff seminars are held every Tuesday from noon–1 p.m. during the semester, unless noted. IRSS will be in-person in SH 522 and via Zoom simultaneously. If you would like to attend or present via Zoom, please email Jeff Price.
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Research Areas
- Biostatistics
- DNA-protein interactions
- Drug import, export and resistance
- Etiology and pathogenesis of disease states
- Extracellular matrix
- Genomics, evolution and reproductive biology
- Global health and population modeling
- Mobile devices in health care
- Neurobiology and neuroscience
- Pathogenic fungi, yeast and molds
- Protein x-ray crystallography
- Regeneration
- RNA: structural modification - RNA-DNA hybrids
- Structural biology
- Susceptibility testing of pathogens
- Virology
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