Molecular and Cellular Biology (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Arizona, USA

Molecular and Cellular Biology (MS) - Accelerated Master's Program

USA

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What will I learn?

Students earning a master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology can select a Professional Science Master (PSM), a two-year Applied Biosciences program designed to prepare you to enter a competitive biotechnology workforce in industry, government or academia. The program combines foundational scientific practice with a professional component that includes internships and cross-training in topics such as business, communication and regulatory affairs. Select one of six tracks - from Controlled Environment Agriculture to Sustainable Bioeconomy & Biology. Upon completion of the PSM, you will understand how to apply biological sciences to real-world problems, including those faced by public institutions and private industry.

Which department am I in?

College of Science

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
$35,012.00 (29,54,101) per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.
Application deadline

Expected November 2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Tucson ,,

Tucson,

Arizona,

AZ 85721, West, United States

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
$35,012.00 (29,54,101) per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Tucson ,,

Tucson,

Arizona,

AZ 85721, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admissions Requirements:

To be considered for the Accelerated Master's Program in MCB, students must meet these criteria at the time of application:

  • Be a current, continuing University of Arizona undergraduate.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.300.
  • Have a minimum of one semester of research experience.
  • Have completed at least 75 units of undergraduate course work (a minimum of 12 undergraduate units must have been completed in the student's major at University of Arizona's main campus) at the time of application. Students must have completed 90 units of undergraduate credit to begin the AMP program.
  • Be planning to graduate with the Bachelor's degree within one or two semester(s) of application.
  • While students from any major at the U of A will be considered, applicants must have completed MCB 301, MCB 304, and MCB 305. It is acceptable if one of these courses is in progress at the time of application.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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