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x remove Cell and Molecular Biology, M.S.
Credits Required
35 - 37
Format
Face To Face
Location

Classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework

Students 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.

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Career Options

CMB prepares students for careers in:

  • Biotechnology
  • Life science research
  • Intellectual property law
  • Forensics
  • Medicine
  • Industry
  • Pharmaceuticals
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Research
  • Biotechnology
  • DNA Extraction
  • Data Analysis
  • Chemistry
  • Microbiology

Source: EMSI, 2022

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