Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, and Organismal Biology

The molecular, cellular, and organismal biology (MCOB) track of the Biology PhD Program is an interdisciplinary, integrative biology program that integrates basic research in cellular, molecular and organismal biology of bacteria, plants, invertebrates, and mammals. Students may choose to concentrate in one or more of these areas: bioremediation, molecular biology and cellular biology, defense mechanisms, developmental biology, genetics, molecular ecology, organismal physiology, molecular evolution, environmental monitoring, bioinformatics, and reproductive biology. You'll also study bacteriology, microbiology, proteomics, plant molecular biology, and systems biology. With the help of a faculty advisor, a cohesive course of study is designed from among a wide variety of research and study interests of MCOB faculty.

In this program, you will:

Develop expert-level knowledge in molecular biology, cellular biology, and organismal biology, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies that drive life's diverse processes.
Acquire advanced research skills, including cutting-edge techniques in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, cell imaging, and bioinformatics, enabling you to conduct original and transformative research in the life sciences.
Cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing you to analyze complex biological phenomena, communicate scientific findings effectively, and lead scientific collaborations and discoveries.

Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program specific requirements

Submission of the graduate admissions application form
A distinguished undergraduate transcript competitive students generally have at least a 3.0 overall GPA although lower grades can be acceptable
A bachelors degree or its equivalent from a 4year college or university of recognized standing
Official transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate work Transcripts must be sent directly through the GradCAS application An official final transcript showing that the bachelors degree has been awarded and the date of degree conferral can also be emailed to gadocsumbedu
Three letters of recommendation
Submissions of scores from the Graduate Record Examination GRE Combined Aptitude Test

PBT - 600, TOEFL IBT - 90, IELTS - 6.5