Cell and Molecular Biology, M.S.
Cell and molecular biology (CMB) is for students with a passion for the life sciences. It is focused on determining how cells develop and function and the significance of those functions in the living 生物. CMB is the basis for such applied fields as biotechnology, pharmacology, and biomedicine. The program prepares students for employment in life sciences or for doctoral-level or professional (medical, M.D./Ph.D.) programs.
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Program Overview
The Professional Science Master's (PSM) in biotechnology offers a series of high-impact life science courses, as well as training in biostatistics and bioinformatics. The PSM program also includes training in scientific communication, ethics and professionalism in science, and business-related topics like project management and business plans. An internship serves as the culminating experience.
The thesis-based (research emphasis) track focuses on an intensive, 15 to 18 month research project that results in a publishable thesis. 学生 work closely with a research mentor and are expected to present the results of their research at a professional conference.
Why Study CMB at 大 Valley?
- The interdisciplinary core program of the PSM provides students with a cross-disciplinary perspective not possible within a single major.
- Courses are taught in a region that is quickly developing into an important center for biotechnology research, industry, and education.
- Rewarding internships are available at the Van Andel Research Institute, Michigan State College of Human Medicine, Spectrum 健康 Research Labs, Walter's Greenhouses, and other area organizations.
- 教师 members are actively engaged in research, much of it carried out with students.
- Laboratories provide students with hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment.
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位置 & 格式
Classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the
罗伯特·C. 皮尤 大
急流 校园 and the GVSU 健康
校园, near the 大 急流 Medical Mile.
- Face To Face
课程
学生 study a variety of topics, including:
- Scientific communication
- Ethics and professionalism in science
- Statistics for Life Scientists
- DNA/RNA manipulation
- Cell culture and bioprocessing
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Deadline for fall semester start is February 1, international; and April 1, domestic. Deadline for winter semester start is September 1, international; and November 1, domestic. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
Admission Requirements
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For general requirements for graduate admission, visit 大 Valley State University’s admission section of the online catalog.
Admission into the cell and molecular biology program has additional requirements, which are available on 这个页面.
If you have additional questions, please 联系 our graduate admissions office.
Helpful Links
For 更多的 Information
Cell and Molecular Biology
博天堂官方.edu/cmb
3300A Kindschi Hall
of Science
(616) 331-2315
Program Director
Mark Staves, Ph.D.
(616) 331-2473