Molecular Biology Program
Exceptionally collaborative and rigorous interdisciplinary graduate training environment designed to equip students with a strong foundation for a career in the modern biomolecular sciences.
- More than 180 labs in eight diverse departments of Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Neurobiology, Oncological Sciences, Pharmacology & Toxicology, the School of Biological Sciences, the Division of Pathology in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and Nutrition and Integrative Physiology
- Students carry out cutting-edge thesis research in world-class facilities
- Curriculum provides a solid background in key areas of modern molecular biology
- Designed to teach independent, critical thinking skills, and grant writing
- Electives give students a wide variety of options in tailoring coursework
- After the first year, students leave the Program and formally join one of the seven science departments above to continue thesis research in the laboratory of a Program faculty member
- Join our research community!
Program Benefits
Students who are accepted into the program enjoy the following benefits:
- Annual fellowship / Living stipend support ($37,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year)
- $1,000 Starting Allocation
- Tuition Waver
- Health Insurance
- Outstanding Core Facilities
- Collaborative Environment
Research Emphasis Areas
One of the many strengths of the Bioscience PhD Programs are the cross-departmental research emphasis areas. The research emphasis areas showcase a wide breadth of research excellence that the Bioscience PhD Programs and the University of Utah has to offer.
Explore the individual faculty profiles of our research community. Students have a variety of choices to carry out cutting-edge research mentored by world-class scientists.
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