Overview

The Cell and Molecular Biology at Colorado State University includes coursework in molecular genetics, cell biology, and rigorous and ethical conduct of research. Students may also select additional courses in areas related to their interests. Two alternating graduate seminar series allow students to present their research and attend presentations by CSU faculty and nationally prominent scientists.

Core courses can typically be completed during the first year. The Plan A M.S. degree can be completed within two years. The Plan B M.S. degree can be completed within 3 semesters.

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate and apply detailed knowledge of the molecular processes by which genetic material is replicated, expressed, and regulated and/or the cellular processes involved in membrane formation, organelle biogenesis, cell communication/shape/motility and how these are linked with growth, aging, and death.

Evaluate primary research papers in the field of cell and molecular biology, including discerning the major questions/hypotheses being addressed, critically interpreting the data presented, assessing whether the conclusions are adequately supported by evidence, and relating the findings to the broader context and significance in the field.

Apply appropriate, ethical, and technically competent research practices to generate and analyze data and determine biological relevance.

Write publication-quality scientific manuscripts in the field of cell and molecular biology based on research findings (Plan A version), proposal, or literature review (Plan B version).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reproducible Biomedical Research Methods

Molecular Genetics

Molecular Regulation of Cell Function

Microbiome of Plant Systems

Microbiome of Animal Systems

Computational Biology in Animal Breeding

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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The graduate application opens in late August for the next year’s fall and summer terms and in February for the next year’s spring terms.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Biochemistry Genetics View 164 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United States

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree must be completed by the start of your graduate program.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an institution that is recognized by a governmental national higher education authority (at the time the degree was earned).

Contact your department to find out if unofficial transcripts are accepted.

Resume or curriculum vitae

Written statement of purpose

Letters of recommendation

Grade Point Average: In general, the minimum cumulative GPA for non-provisional admittance is a 3.000 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

Tuition Fees

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31566 USD / year

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31566 USD / year

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14377 USD / year

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Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

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