Graduate Committee
Dr. Gargi Ghosal (MS Program Director), Dr. Andrew Dudley (Co-Chair & Program Co-Director), Dr. Kyle Hewlett (Co-Chair & Program Co-Director), Dr. Jennifer Black, Dr. Kishor Bhakat, Dr. Bin Duan, , and Dr. Shantaram Joshi
The MS in Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology is a Thesis Track program that includes coursework and research, and is designed to enhance a career in biomedical research, medicine or dentistry.
MS Curriculum
The curriculum is uniquely designed to complement each student's background as well as their master's thesis research project. The MS degree is awarded upon completion of the approved curriculum, passing the comprehensive examination, and completion of a research project that results in a written thesis with an oral defense. Completion of degree requirements generally requires 2 years.
Coursework
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GRAD 800 | RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH TRAINING | 0 |
| MGCB 912 | MODERN APPROACHES IN CELL BIOLOGY & MOLECULAR GENETICS | 3 |
| MGCB 907 | TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESENTATION SKILLS | 2 |
| IPBS 802 | MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY | 2 |
| MGCB 899 | MASTERS THESIS | 1-9 |
| MGCB 903 | JOURNAL CLUB (each Fall and Spring) | 1 |
| MGCB 970 | SEMINAR (each Fall and Spring) | 1 |
| Atleast one Elective graduate-level course | ||
These courses must be graded (not Pass/Fail) and will be identified by the student's Advisory Committee based on the student's background and research area. The specific curriculum will be designed in consultation with the research mentor and approved by the MGCB Graduate Program Committee | ||