Overview

Key facts

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, claiming nearly 575,000 lives a year. Those deaths are the result of over 200 types of cancer, some of which remain only partially understood. But thanks to research, this gap between what we do and do not understand about cancer is shrinking.

We continue to take significant strides in how we treat cancer, and Drexel University College of Medicine is proud to contribute to that advancement by educating future researchers through our Cancer Biology (CBIO) program.

The Cancer Biology program of Drexel University provides a master's degree focused on the fundamentals of cancer from an interdisciplinary perspective, including molecular and cell biology of cancer initiation, metastasis, immunology, treatment and prevention while gaining experience in cutting edge technology. Graduates of the program gain comprehensive knowledge of molecular, cell and cancer biology, as well as expertise in the latest techniques used in cancer biology research.

Is Cancer Biology for me?

The Cancer Biology program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in basic and applied cancer research, leading them to investigate the molecules, mechanisms, and pathways involved in the development of this disease.

Students in the program come from many backgrounds including:

New college graduates

Recent college graduates interested in career changes

Laboratory technicians

Industrial and biotechnology employees

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer Biology Journal Club
Cancer Biology Thesis Research
Cancer Biology
Advanced Cancer Biology
Responsible Conduct of Research
Biostatistics
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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

55 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Public Health Genetics View 1241 other Masters in Public Health in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the colleges/universities that you have attended

International applicants must demonstrate their comprehension of the English Language by submitting results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Essay/Personal Statement

Résumé

Three letters of recommendation are required

Tuition Fee

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International

33356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16678 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

33356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16678 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

33356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16678 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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