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2018-2019 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

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Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology

The M.S. in cell and molecular biology requires a minimum of 35 credits for the research emphasis and 37 credits for the professional science master's, biotechnology emphasis. A minimum grade of B is required for all courses.

There are separate admissions committees for the research emphasis and the biotechnology emphasis degree programs. The research emphasis is a thesis-based masters. The biotechnology emphasis is one of the three internship-based professional science masters (PSM) programs at GVSU.

Admission to the Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology

  • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework is required.
  • Satisfactory GRE score.
  • Extensive undergraduate life science experience.
  • Personal statement of career goals and background experiences, including an explanation of how this program will help achieve educational and professional objectives.
  • Written recommendations from at least two individuals who are in positions to attest to the applicant's successful completion of the program.
  • Telecommunications interview with program faculty.

Requirements for the M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology: Biotechnology Emphasis (PSM)

Core cell and molecular biology courses (Credits: 22)

Interdisciplinary courses shared with PSM degree programs (Credits: 6)

Core PSM courses (Credits: 5)

PSM internship (Credits: 4)

Requirements for the M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology: Research Emphasis

Core cell and molecular biology courses (Credits: 12)

Research and thesis (Credits: 6 to 9)

Biostatistics course (Credits: 3)

Electives

Cell and Molecular Biology Program Description

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