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

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toledo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14154 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14154 USD / year

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In-State

8066 USD / year

≈ 8066 USD / year

Additional Details

In State tuition: $7,830.60
Out of State tuition: $13,741.20

Living costs

Toledo

United States

893 - 1473 USD / month

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