About the course

The MMCB program in the Department of Biological Sciences focuses on elucidating the physiological and functional properties of cells and organisms at the molecular level. Using multidisciplinary approaches, our faculty dissect the molecular mechanisms that contribute to the survival and development of bacteria, plants, and animals. Research in our Microbiology Program assesses mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and bacterial adaptation to environmental alterations, develops new molecular techniques for detecting pathogens, and examines the epidemiology of disease dynamics. Our Molecular Biology and Cell Biology Program focuses on elucidating the signal transduction of neuronal differentiation and degeneration, environmental stress resistance mechanisms of plants and animals, plant development, and cellular processes in marine invertebrates. The program benefits from association with Peaks of Excellence in Detection and Food Safety as well as in Cell and Molecular Biosciences. In addition, research programs in MMCB benefit from state of the art molecular biology instruments in the Molette Biology Laboratory for Environmental and Climate Change Studies and the Genomics and Sequencing Laboratory, and at the AU Research Instrumentation Facility, which contains various microscopes (electron, confocal and epifluorescent microscopes), and the latest in instrumentation (ABI DNA sequencer, Typhoon, ABI qPCR, and microarray spotter and reader). In summary, the MMCB program offers exciting educational opportunities in using molecular approaches to elucidate a range of biological questions with the latest technology. We encourage highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students interested in understanding the fundamental biological mechanisms that constitute ?life? at the molecular level to apply to our program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$120,960

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Auburn
Spring (January), 2024	Auburn
Summer (May), 2024	Auburn
Fall (August), 2024	Auburn
Spring (January), 2025	Auburn
Summer (May), 2025	Auburn

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Auburn University - Shorelight

The ACT or the SAT is required of all freshman international applicants, as well as freshman transfer applicants with less than 30 semester credit hours. Arrangements should be made for the test results to be sent directly to the Office of Admission by the testing agency. TOEFL : 79 for the internet based test OR 213 on the new computerized test OR 550 on the written paper-based test. A band score of 6.5 or better on the IELTS is also acceptable. Graduate from a U.S. high school. All international freshman students currently attending a secondary school (high school) outside the U.S. must submit two (2) types of their official transcripts or official records. An official secondary school (high school) transcript translated into English by an official translation agency. The second copy will need to be sent to an independent credential evaluator. You will need to request a document-by-document evaluation (with a GPA) from one of the evaluators and make sure that a copy be sent to the Office of Admissions.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Auburn University - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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