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Overview
Small class sizes increase your chances of getting research published and participating in hands-on experiments.
We offer a master degree in Cell and Molecular Biology at Missouri State University. Our curriculum is intensive and features a human focus designed to allow you to learn about a variety of health careers. You may have opportunities to teach undergraduate students, helping others discover a passion for understanding human life and health.
Applicants will be evaluated for admission based upon their submitted materials. By the end of the first semester, candidates must be accepted into a research laboratory by a member of the Graduate Faculty who becomes the student's advisor.
Learning Outcomes
- On comprehensive exams, exhibit an advanced knowledge base in genetics, cell and molecular biology, and anatomy and physiology.
- Demonstrate advanced laboratory bench skills, lab notebook record keeping, and team work.
- When conducting research, be able to construct and test formulated hypotheses related to graduate research projects.
- Be able to critique and professionally present primary literature articles in the general biomedical sciences field, and exhibit clear and concise communication of scientific data.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Concepts and Laboratory in the Life Sciences
- Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences
- Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Human Genetics
- Human Genetics with Laboratory
- Biomolecular Interactions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
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IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Credits
32 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Human Medicine Biochemistry Genetics View 445 other Masters in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two semesters of organic chemistry
- Two semesters of physics
- A course in calculus
- A bachelor's degree from a Missouri State University recognized accredited college or university and a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, overall, or for the last 60 hours
- an official transcript including all undergraduate work
- three letters of recommendation
- GRE scores
- a statement of research interest
Tuition Fee
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International
17248 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17248 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
8576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8576 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
8576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8576 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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