• This program is unique in that our participating faculty and researchers come from departments, colleges, centers and institutes across Arizona State University, as well as from partner institutions in greater Phoenix. Student’ll have opportunities to work with faculty from Mayo Clinic, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Translational Genomics Research Institute, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and from ASU, ranked No. 1 in innovation, ahead of Stanford and MIT. See courses and electives below for more information. 
  • Graduates of this program apply their skills in a variety of settings such as the biotechnology industry, teaching or as entrepreneurs. This program is also well-suited for students who want to pursue medical school, evaluate research options, or begin a PhD program.
  • Required Core (9 credit hours)
    • MCB 555 Advanced Molecular and Cellular Sciences (6)
    • MCB 556 Advanced Molecular and Cellular Biology II (3)
  • Other Requirements (8 credit hours)
    • MCB 501 Seminar: Molecular and Cellular Biology Colloquium (4)
    • BIO 543 Molecular Genetics and Genomics (3)
    • BIO 610 Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) in Life Sciences (1)
  • Culminating Experience (6 credit hours)
    • MCB 599 Thesis (6)
  • Electives or Research (7 credit hours)
    • based on curriculum and you choice of electives