Overview
The Cancer Biology program at The University of Toledo will give you the basic knowledge of molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms important in maintaining the body’s homeostasis.
Key Features
The learning programs of the program are:
- Describe the common molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms that maintain the normal function, development, and plasticity of cells, tissues, and organs.
- Comprehend and critically evaluate relevant basic science and clinical literature with some guidance and help.
- Design and conduct applicable biomedical sciences experiments with guidance and help.
- Organize, interpret, and summarize results of applicable biomedical sciences experiments with guidance and help.
- Demonstrate ethical and responsible conduct in research and all other scholarly activities consistent with the University of Toledo, Health Science Campus, Standards of Conduct.
- Basic knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of oncogenic transformation from initiation of cells through tumor metastasis.
- Basic knowledge of the pathophysiology of prominent types of cancer.
- Basic knowledge of basic statistical methods used in the design and interpretation of his/her research projects.
- Basic knowledge of the principles and legal responsibilities that govern responsible conduct of research, the ethical care and use of animals in research, and the accurate reporting of research results.
- The ability to perform laboratory procedures necessary for the completion of the student’s thesis (M.S.) research project(s).
- The ability to design and complete a research project with some guidance and help.
- The ability to perform research productively as an individual or member of a research team with some guidance and help.
- The ability to communicate research findings effectively, both orally and in writing with some guidance and help
- The ability to retrieve (from electronic databases and other sources), manage, and utilize biomedical information for solving problems that are relevant to the appropriate completion of a research project, and accurate reporting of the results under some guidance and help
- Ethical, responsible, and reliable behavior in all aspects of their professional lives.
- Honesty and integrity in all interactions with colleagues, research subjects, and others with whom students may interact in their professional lives.
- Professionalism in dress and grooming in compliance with health and safety rules applicable to research laboratories and to other institutional and public sites.
- Respect and adherence to all laws and regulations governing the biomedical research use of animals and patient materials, and for all patient privacy issues.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Methods in Biomedical Sciences
- System Pathophysiology
- Cell Biology & Signaling
- On Being a Scientist
- Research in Cancer Biology
- Readings in Cancer Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Toledo, United States
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An earned degree: Baccalaureate (e.g., B.S., B.A.) granted by an accredited college or university
- GPA: A 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from the institution granting the baccalaureate or graduate degree.
- Coursework: Prior coursework should at least have some relevance to graduate studies in cell and cancer biology, including courses in biology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, physiology, statistics, genetics, etc.
- Letters of recommendation: Three or more letters of recommendation are required. Recommendation letters must be signed by the letter writer and full contact information for the letter writer must be provided. The letter should highlight the professional relationship between the applicant and the letter writer, the applicant's work ethic, previous research experience and/or academic preparations, and the intellectual contributions to the research project, if applicable.
- Statement of purpose.
- Resume/CV.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents14154 USD / year≈ 14154 USD / year - Out-of-State14154 USD / year≈ 14154 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State8066 USD / year≈ 8066 USD / year
Additional Details
- In State tuition: $7,830.60
- Out of State tuition: $13,741.20
Living costs
Toledo
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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