San Diego ,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Cell and Molecular Biology in San Diego United States | San Diego State University
San Diego State University
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San Diego United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,812
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Cell and Molecular Biology Program (CMB) within the Biology Department plays a key role in establishing San Diego State as the top small research institution in the nation. CMB ranks among the most robust research programs in the California State University system, evidenced by its grant funding, faculty achievements, graduate degrees conferred, and student outcomes. CMB's purpose is to deliver outstanding research and education in cellular and molecular biology. We aim to equip future scientists with premier training through hands-on research, instruction, guidance, and academic engagement. The Molecular Biology Institute (MBI) at San Diego State oversees the Molecular Biology Master's program, bringing together faculty primarily from Biology and Chemistry Departments to strengthen research collaboration and advance education in molecular life sciences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The qualifications for admission in to the Master's program include a baccalaureate degree with a major in Biology or related field, a GPA of 2.85 for the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of coursework and 3.00 for upper division courses in the major. The evaluation process will consider these numerical criteria, your three letters of recommendation, prior research experience and your specific research interests as they relate to faculty research programs. These last two items should be included as part of your Statement of Purpose in the Biology MS Application.
Applicants do not require a faculty sponsor for admission to the molecular biology and microbiology MS programs, but you will need to contact faculty members to determine if they accepting students into their labs.
Foreign applicants from undergraduate institutions where English is not the language of instruction must arrange to have their official TOEFL exam score forwarded to the Admissions Office. The TOEFL exam may be taken via computer or via a paper exam. A minimum score of 550 on the paper exam or 80 on the computer-based TOEFL is required. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
Applicants do not require a faculty sponsor for admission to the molecular biology and microbiology MS programs, but you will need to contact faculty members to determine if they accepting students into their labs.
Foreign applicants from undergraduate institutions where English is not the language of instruction must arrange to have their official TOEFL exam score forwarded to the Admissions Office. The TOEFL exam may be taken via computer or via a paper exam. A minimum score of 550 on the paper exam or 80 on the computer-based TOEFL is required. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
Tuition
USD
17,812