Overview

The Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology program consists of 24 hours of course work:

at least 16 hours of MCDB courses at the 400 level or above

Key Facts:

This program is flexible and serves a variety of career objectives such as teaching in secondary schools, employment in a variety of research-oriented jobs, and preparation for further professional training.

MCDB’s Master of Science Program at University of Michigan is a flexible pathway that can be customized for the next stage of a student’s career—medical school, a Ph.D. program, classroom teaching, a research position, or other biologically related vocation.

Students have access to a diverse and challenging array of courses, seminars, and laboratory research opportunities to prepare for a career in the biological or medical sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gen Micro

Syst Neurobio

Chem Bio

Research

Molec Plant Devel

Genomic Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ann Arbor, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Molecular Sciences View 261 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master of Science Program applicants are expected to have completed the following required courses:
- organic chemistry
- 3 or more quantitative analysis courses (calculus, statistics, physics, computer scienceprogramming)
- 4 courses in the Biological Sciences with labs; 2 of the 4 must include:
  - 1 course in Biochemistry
  - 1 course in Genetics
- 2 additional courses in one of these areas:
  - Biochemistry
  - Physiology
  - Genetics
  - Development
  - Molecular Biology
  - Cell Biology
  - Evolution
Applicants with good records but who lack one or two of the prerequisite courses are eligible for admission, but the missing course must be elected and successfully completed no later than the second term of enrollment.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

60634 USD / year

≈ 60634 USD / year
Out-of-State

60634 USD / year

≈ 60634 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30314 USD / year

≈ 30314 USD / year

Living costs

Ann Arbor

United States

1025 - 1870 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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