Molecular and Cellular Biology General Information, Science, General Catalog, Oregon State University Be descriptive for better results. The interdepartmental Molecular and Cellular Biology Program coordinates graduate studies related to molecular biology.
Students receive Ph.D. degrees and training in molecular and cellular biology.
Students in the MCB program complete a core curriculum consisting of MCB 511, MCB 525, MCB 553, MCB 554, MCB 555, MCB 556 and MCB 607 and MCB 610. Additional requirements include seminar presentations, journal club participation, research rotations, teaching assistance and at least 9 additional units of relevant course work. MCB students do research rotations in three laboratories during the first year, and then carry out their thesis research in subsequent years under the direction of a member of the MCB faculty. The MCB program lowers interdisciplinary barriers and allows each individual the opportunity to select the most suitable adviser and committee. Comments regarding content delivery.