The graduate program in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience is designed to develop creative independent scientists for research careers in academia and corporate biotechnology.
Students receive a Ph.D. degree with an emphasis on cell biology.
The program encompasses coursework covering the fundamentals of structural, cellular and molecular biology and advanced laboratory training in a specialized area. All courses are available in the College of Medicine. The expected time for completion of the Ph.D. program is four to five years. Students enrolled in the program have an option of additional studies to prepare for teaching career in traditional anatomy disciplines.