Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,464
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
84 months
The Molecular & Cell Biology & Genetics (MCBG) program is a cross-disciplinary graduate initiative designed to cultivate scientists skilled in multiple fields. This comprehensive training program prepares graduate students to tackle biomedical challenges that span traditional boundaries, allowing them to select research mentors from nearly 80 faculty members across 10 departments/centers. Students can earn either MS or PhD degrees while exploring the composition, roles, and interactions of vital biological molecules within living systems. Our flexible curriculum and research opportunities are customized to individual academic goals. Explore our research focus areas.
Our leading-edge faculty drive innovations in biomedical science, pioneering techniques to decode genetic and molecular foundations of development and diseases including cancer, aging, HIV, malaria, and neurological conditions. Students engage in varied projects, from creating novel therapies to investigating molecular pathways behind cellular functions and disorders. This rigorous, research-intensive program equips students to conduct pioneering biomedical studies using multidisciplinary approaches
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the colleges universities that you have attended Transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the college university seal over the flap Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school
Essay Personal Statement
Please write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel your shortterm and longterm career plans and how your background experience interests andor values when combined with a Drexel degree will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
Three letters of recommendation are required
Resume
Upload your resume as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
Essay Personal Statement
Please write approximately 500 words explaining your reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel your shortterm and longterm career plans and how your background experience interests andor values when combined with a Drexel degree will enable you to pursue these goals successfully
Three letters of recommendation are required
Resume
Upload your resume as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel portal after you submit your application
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
Tuition
USD
26,464