Cell and Molecular Biology Thesis Research, MS
The two-year MS program focuses on preparing students to enter that workforce by broadening students’ background in the biological sciences as well as training in research design and methods. Completing the program will improve the students’ competitiveness for employment in the biotechnology industry, academic research positions, and acceptance to PhD programs.
The two-year program focuses on providing the core biological course work as well as research training and experience. Students can take relevant graduate level courses in other departments or programs with Academic Advisor approval. Credit hours earned in non-CMB courses will apply to the total number of hours needed to complete the program. Over the course of two years, students will earn 24 credit hours in traditional classes, and 12 credit hours doing research, for a total of 36 credit hours.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CELL 6140 | Research Methods in Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| CELL 7260 | Graduate Communications | 3 |
| Research | 12 | |
| Masters Research 4 semesters, 3 credit hours per semester | ||
| Core Courses Minimum of 6 credit hours | 6 | |
| Cellular Biochemistry | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Foundations of Pharmacology | ||
| General Endocrinology | ||
| Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Virology | ||
| Cellular Neuroscience | ||
| Genome Biology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Approved Electives Minimum of 12 credit hours | 12 | |
| Neurobiology of Aging | ||
| Human Histology | ||
| Human Histology Lab | ||
| Biomedical Research in Animals | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Psychedelics | ||
| Systems Neuroscience | ||
| Neurobiology of Disease | ||
| Developmental Neurobiol | ||
| Molecular Neurobiology | ||
| Regenerative Biology | ||
| Head and Neck Anatomy | ||
| Anatomy | ||
| Anatomy Lab | ||
| Synaptic Organization of the Brain | ||
| Pathophysiology | ||
| Molecular Biology of Cancer | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Microphysiological Systems | ||
| Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering | ||
| Thesis 1 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
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A written thesis and presentation of a seminar are a requirement for graduation. Students will produce a thesis in the format of a journal article. The thesis will be assessed by a thesis committee.
Program String and Field of Study: SEMS_GR, CELM
Catalog Addendum Note: This program was added to the catalog in July 2025.
For more information, contact the School of Science and Engineering - Department of Cell and Molecular Biology.