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Master of Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Missouri - Kansas City
- Kansas City, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master degree in cellular and molecular biology with thesis and non-thesis routes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop graduate-level understanding of Cellular and Molecular Biology. Apply scientific reasoning
- interpretation of research evidence
- and effective presentation of findings to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
- projects
- or research options.
Career outcomes
- Natural science manager
- biochemist and biophysicist
- biological scientist
Curriculum
- 38-39 credits over one to two years. Students either complete an original research thesis with a faculty mentor or take the non-thesis route ending in a capstone and written comprehensive exam. Concentrations and a 15-credit bioinformatics certificate are available. STEM-designated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or first-level professional degree (at least four-year US bachelor equivalent) from a recognised institution
- satisfactory academic record
- programme-specific criteria such as GRE or GMAT may apply
- graduate GPA 3.0 needed to progress.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or first-level professional degree (at least four-year US bachelor equivalent) from an institution recognised by the national ministry of education
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the programme criteria and deadlines. Apply online and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload degree transcripts
- English test scores
- passport and a financial statement with bank statement. Add GRE or GMAT or other items if the programme requires. Receive the decision and I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,597 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Volker Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science and Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | UMKC offers merit-based international F-1 awards for eligible bachelor and master students, including Chancellor, Provost, Dean and Global Scholar awards that reduce the nonresident tuition differential. Professional-school exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $26,597 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,485 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.