Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Biology
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.
Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
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.
Apply to the MS Cell and Molecular Biology
Natural Sciences Ph.D.
UMKC offers a Natural Sciences Ph.D. program which takes a multidisciplinary approach to earning a doctorate. Find out more about our biological sciences disciplines below.
Learn more about the Cell Biology and Biophysics Discipline
Learn more about the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Discipline
Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
(Fall 2025 applications are the final term for the interdisciplinary program.)
Co-disciplines
- Cell Biology and Biophysics
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Apply to the iPhD or Natural Sciences PhD Program
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
Bacteria, Fungi, and Parasites
Biomedical Engineering
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology
Molecular Pumps
Cell/Cell Interactions
Cell/Cell Signaling
- Dr. Samuel Bouyain
- Dr. Leonard Dobens
- Dr. Saul Honigberg
- Dr. Hillary McGraw
- Dr. Jeffrey Price
- Dr. Xiaolan Yao
Behavior
Neurobiology
Genetic Control
Development
Drugs and Resistance
Viral Pathogenesis
RNA Biology