Program Description
By conducting independent research under the mentorship of a faculty advisor, students in the Graduate Programs in Molecular Biosciences receive training that prepares them for research-oriented careers in the biomedical and life sciences. Students who apply to any one of five graduate programs that constitute Molecular Biosciences (Biochemistry, Cell & Developmental Biology, Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, and Physiology & Integrative Biology) are admitted by a single admissions committee, take an interdisciplinary first-year core curriculum, and have the opportunity to sample laboratories through rotations. Students may rotate with faculty affiliated with any of the five Molecular Biosciences programs before selecting a laboratory for thesis work and finalizing their choice of program to complete degree requirements tailored to their interests.
Upon admission to one of the Ph.D. programs that constitute Molecular Biosciences, students receive fellowship support for a full year, including tuition and health insurance coverage. At the end of the first year, students select one of the five Molecular Biosciences programs for the continuation of their training. Funding is assured for the duration of Ph.D. training provided students are making progress and in good academic standing.
Graduate Program in Biochemistry
Graduate Program in Cell & Developmental Biology
Graduate Program in Cellular & Molecular Pharmacology
Graduate Program in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
Graduate Program in Physiology & Integrative Biology
Degree Types
- Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
Campus Locations
Busch Campus - New Brunswick
College Ave Campus - New Brunswick
Cook/Douglass Campus - New Brunswick
Admission Deadlines
For best consideration apply by these dates
| Application Type | US Applicants | Non-US Applicants | Merit-Based Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | December 1 | December 1 | December 1 |