About the course

The graduate program in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) is designed to provide students with diverse opportunities for acquiring a strong foundation in these areas of modern biology and applying it toward the generation of new knowledge through research. The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology currently has over 30 full-time tenured/ tenure-track faculty members and an outstanding, energetic research program directed toward understanding the molecular basis of life by integrating molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. In addition to regular courses, we offer numerous venues for learning and interaction with your scientific peers. You can enjoy seminars by visiting researchers, informal Friday afternoon seminars, weekly inter-research group meetings, and journal clubs that cover, genetics, molecular biology, developmental biology, and cell biology. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Denver
Fall (August), 2025	Denver
Fall (August), 2026	Denver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Colorado - Boulder

Proof of English proficiency - TOEFL: Ibt -100, TOEFL: Pbt – 600, IELTS: 7.0. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale). Prior research experience beyond basic class-associated lab courses. Coursework – courses and/or demonstrable competency in the following areas is strongly preferred: Genetics, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, General and Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry (i.e. thermodynamics), Biochemistry, Mathematics (i.e. Calculus and/or Statistics) and General Physics. Students lacking specific coursework in one or two of these areas may be required to make up the deficiency after enrollment.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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