Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 6 courses 84 total credits
The Doctor of Philosophy program in molecular and cellular biology emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches in fundamental and highly applied molecular and cellular biology to answer basic and translational research questions. You can tailor the program to your interests while gaining skills in the most innovative approaches and techniques. The program extends beyond the traditional boundaries of biological research. Faculty have a wide variety of research interests and training opportunities for you. Participating faculty members and researchers are drawn from multiple departments, colleges, centers and institutes across the university, including: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering School of Human Evolution and Social Change School of Life Sciences School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences School of Molecular Sciences Participating faculty members are also based at partner institutions in the greater Phoenix area, including: Caris Life Sciences Mayo Clinic Arizona Phoenix Children's Hospital Translational Genomics Research Institute University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
| Required Core | 6 credits |
| Electives or Research | 54 credits |
| Other Requirements | 12 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCB 555 | Advanced Molecular and Cellular Sciences | 3 |
| MCB 556 | Advanced Molecular and Cellular Biology II | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 6 credits | |
Electives or Research
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 543 | Molecular Genetics and Genomics | 3 |
| BIO 610 | Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) in Life Sciences | 1 |
| MCB 501 | Seminar: Molecular and Cellular Biology Colloquium | 8 |
| Total Other Requirements | 12 credits | |
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCB 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students take MCB 501 eight times for one credit hour each. Courses listed under Other Requirements may be substituted with approval of the academic unit.
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