Overview

The Cell and Molecular Biology program at San Diego State University is currently composed of members drawn predominantly from the Departments of Biology and Chemistry and is designed to serve these departments in the coordination, support and enhancement of research and training in the molecular life sciences.

Key facts

The interests of the MBI faculty span a wide range of biological problems, and their research activities are supported by research grants obtained from a variety of sources, including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, NASA, the American Heart Association, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Sea Grant, and the Air Force. Current grant support is in excess of $3 million per year. A listing of the faculty and a description of their research interests with recent representative publications can be accessed by clicking Faculty. The MBI faculty are also participants in the Ph.D. programs in Chemistry and Biology (other programs). More than 100 M.S. and Ph.D. candidates, post-doctoral fellows, and technicians participate in the research programs of the MBI faculty.

Research Facilities

The laboratories of the MBI faculty in the Departments of Biology and Chemistry are fully equipped for modern research in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology and microbiology. Major items include peptide and oligonucleotide synthesizers and sequencers, amino acid analyzers, image processing facilities, Flow Cytometry Facility equipped with a BD FACSAria Flow Cytometer, FT and CW superconducting NMR spectrometers, mass spectrometers, stopped-flow spectrometers, unit mass and high resolution GC/MS, spectro-fluorometers, high pressure analytical and separation instrumental workstations, PCR reactors, laser laboratories with a versatile array of lasers and accompanying equipment, controlled-temperature and animal rooms, research support shops, radiobiochemical hot labs and computers for DNA/protein structure/sequence analysis. The SDSU Microscopy Facility maintains an FEI Tecnai G2 12 TWIN transmission electron microscope with CCD camera, Leica SP2 laser fluorescence scanning confocal light microscope, Hitachi scanning electron microscope, and ancillary equipment. SDSU is a member of the regional CRAY Supercomputer Consortium and is the supercomputer gateway to the California State University (CSU) System.

Programme Structure

Available emphasis include:

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Ecology

Marine Biology

Evolutionary Biology

Zoology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Complete the Cal State Apply Application

Create an SDSU WebPortal Account

Submit Official Transcripts and Diploma/Degree Certificate

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Submit Proof of English Proficiency

Submit Program Specific Documents

Applicants who have earned a three-year baccalaureate degree from an international institution, may be considered for admission.

Tuition Fees

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8548 USD / year

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8548 USD / year

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In-State

8548 USD / year

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Additional Details

Non-resident tuition: Add $444 per unit to the basic tuition and fees listed above.

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

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