Melbourne,
FL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology in Melbourne United States | Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology
|
Melbourne United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,340
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
66 months
Florida Tech's doctoral program in cell and molecular biology equips students with the expertise to design and execute sophisticated research in this expansive scientific field. Though the program primarily focuses on conducting advanced research within a faculty advisor's specialization, students also complete foundational courses in molecular genetics and cellular biology, along with electives in specialized areas such as cancer biology, bioinformatics, protein studies, cellular signaling, and heart physiology.
Typically completed in 5.5 years, the Ph.D. program requires 73 credits for students entering with a bachelor's degree or 42 credits for those with a master's. Admission prerequisites include maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and having undergraduate background in genetics, biochemistry, and cellular biology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All prospective students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all undergraduate coursework. An applicant with a graduate degree must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 for all graduate coursework. Applicants whose native language is not English must score at least 550 on the TOEFL and 230 on the TSE exam.
Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2 in prior graduate coursework in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech doctoral degree program.
Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2 in prior graduate coursework in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech doctoral degree program.
Tuition
USD
18,340