Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology (Plan B)

The Cell and Molecular Biology Program offers research opportunities from a wide variety of fields to include the molecular and cellular aspects of cancer biology, infectious disease, metabolism (includes biofuels), neuroscience, plant biology, molecular physiology, gene expression, reproductive biology, developmental biology and structural biology.

The graduate program in Cell and Molecular Biology is an interdisciplinary, degree-granting program that comprises over 100 faculty members from 17 departments and 6 colleges who share common interests in cell and molecular biology. The M.S. program core includes coursework in molecular genetics, cell biology, science communication, and ethical conduct of research. Students may also select additional courses in areas related to their interests. Two alternating graduate seminar series allow students to present their research and attend presentations by CSU faculty and nationally prominent scientists.

Core courses can typically be completed during the first year. The Plan A M.S. degree can be completed within two years. The Plan B M.S. degree can be completed within 3 semesters.

Bachelor's degree in any of the biological, biochemical, or physical sciences.

Includes a minimum of one year of biology, organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry and mathematics through differential & integral calculus
Additional courses in cell biology, microbiology, developmental biology, immunology, genetics, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, biophysics, physiology, anatomy, math, programming and statistics are taken in to consideration during evaluation for admission
Most recently completed degree meets minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
One official transcript from each institution attended, even when showing as a transfer credit

IELTS - 6.5,TOEFL IBT - 80 (Internet based), TOEFL PBT - 550 (paper based), PTE minimum score - 58