$30,277 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Molecular and Cellular Biology
- This program is unique in that our participating faculty and researchers come from departments, colleges, centers and institutes across Arizona State University, as well as from partner institutions in greater Phoenix. Student’ll have opportunities to work with faculty from Mayo Clinic, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Translational Genomics Research Institute, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and from ASU, ranked No. 1 in innovation, ahead of Stanford and MIT. See courses and electives below for more information.
- Graduates of this program apply their skills in a variety of settings such as the biotechnology industry, teaching or as entrepreneurs. This program is also well-suited for students who want to pursue medical school, evaluate research options, or begin a PhD program.
- Required Core (9 credit hours)
- MCB 555 Advanced Molecular and Cellular Sciences (6)
- MCB 556 Advanced Molecular and Cellular Biology II (3)
- Other Requirements (8 credit hours)
- MCB 501 Seminar: Molecular and Cellular Biology Colloquium (4)
- BIO 543 Molecular Genetics and Genomics (3)
- BIO 610 Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) in Life Sciences (1)
- Culminating Experience (6 credit hours)
- MCB 599 Thesis (6)
- Electives or Research (7 credit hours)
- based on curriculum and you choice of electives
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $25200 | $25200 |
| Health Insurance | $2935 | $2935 |
| Books and supply | $1059 | $1059 |
| Compulsory Fees | $883 | $883 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $200 | NA |
| Total Fees | $30277 | $30077 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 105 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility
- Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
English Language and other requirements
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency. For more information on application requirements:
- Research experience
- GRE scores: 50% verbal and 70% quantitative
- international students: TOEFL score of 100, or IELTS score of 6.5