Cellular and Molecular Biology, M.S.

146 Howard Medical Sciences
(775) 784-6161

Cellular and molecular biology is an interdisciplinary program offered by the Division of Health Sciences and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. Study programs lead to the master of science or doctor of philosophy degree. Additionally, medical students may earn a M.D./Ph.D. degree through the program.

The highly interactive program offers a wide range of study options dealing with contemporary cell and molecular biology. Students who seek admission to the program should have completed the following course requirements: eight credits of both organic chemistry and biology, six credits of physics and four credits of calculus. If a student is admitted with a deficiency in these courses, the required courses must be completed during the first year of graduate study.

Candidates for the master of science degree must satisfy all general requirements of the Graduate School and complete a curriculum consisting of 30 credits, which include the following: 17 credits of core curriculum, nine credits of research and thesis and seven credits of approved electives. Any substitutions of the core curriculum requirements must be approved by the director of the cell and molecular biology program. A list of approved electives can be obtained from the program office.