Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences - Molecular and Cellular Biology

This individualized and immersive Ph.D. sequence trains the student to become an innovative researcher in Molecular and Cellular Biology, a field which integrates numerous methods, topics, and applications including biotechnology, genetics, microbiology, immunology, neurobiology, developmental biology, genomics, bioinformatics, structural biology, and biochemistry. The program's goal is provide a diverse set of students with the tools to become future leaders in molecular sciences, applying their knowledge to solve problems in basic life sciences, health, biotechnology, and related areas.

Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work (approximately the junior and senior years)have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for all graduate-level courseworkpresent unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.TOEFL score of 90 or greater