M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology

Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology Overview

Grand Valley State University's Master of Science degree in cell and molecular biology is part of Grand Rapids' only professional science master's degree program.

About the M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology

The Master of Science in cell and molecular biology program is designed to produce outstanding graduates. Versatility in the program allows students to achieve individual goals while serving a diversity of student interests. Depending on the chosen emphasis, the master's in cell and molecular biology is designed for students who are interested in research and may consider continuing their education to earn a Ph.D. or those preparing for a career working in, or managing, an applied science laboratory.

• Innovation. Grand Valley's professional science master's programs are different from traditional science master's programs in that they are interdisciplinary, directly tied to the scientific workforce needs of business and industry, include an intensive scientific business/industry internship component, and have strong business, communication, project management, teamwork, and ethics components.
• Versatile. Choose from a research emphasis that offers traditional inquiry-based laboratory research culminating in a thesis, or the biotechnology emphasis that provides students with a practical and applied curriculum closely tied to the scientific workforce needs of business/industry.
• Collaboration. Designed to meet the need for team-oriented professionals with advanced interdisciplinary skills, the program equips graduates to be effective leaders and team members in their professions and to communicate effectively with those in other disciplines.
• Accessibility. The Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences puts students in the heart of Grand Rapids' Health Hill near the Van Andel Research Institute, Spectrum Health, St, Mary's Health Care, and other scientific healthcare providers and businesses.
• Opportunity. An internship with one of Grand Valley's partnering workplace organizations assures experience and exposure prior to completing the program.

The M.S. in cell and molecular biology program is 35 credits including 12 interdisciplinary credits shared with PSM programs in biostatistics and medical and bioinformatics, an internship, program and emphasis specific courses, and a capstone course.

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Admissions

M.S. in medical and bioinformatics degree requirements and application for admission are available online. The $30 application fee is waived for undergraduate alumni of Grand Valley.

Cost

Grand Valley offers an excellent education at a reasonable cost and offers a number of ways to finance your graduate degree.