Cell Biology and Anatomy

Programs under this Major:
Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Major Description

The primary goal of this training program is to foster the development of scientists and educators who are prepared for lifetime participation in scholarly and intellectual pursuits. The program admits applicants for the Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D only. A student graduating with a Ph.D. in Cell Biology & Anatomy will... Show Full Description

Department: Cell Biology and Anatomy

Phone:
(520) 626-6084
Fax:
(520) 626-2097
Mailing Address:
PO Box 245044, 1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Life Sciences North, Room 450, Tucson, AZ 85724-5044
Website:
http://www.cba.arizona.edu

Majors:
Cell Biology and Anatomy

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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)


Contact Information

Application Questions

Audrey Pallette
(520) 626-6084
apallett@email.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Jean M. Wilson
(520) 626-2557
jeanw@email.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Funding is available to qualified CBA doctoral students in the form of a teaching or research assistantship or through individual fellowships. Typically this funding includes an annual stipend, tuition and fee remission and student health insurance.

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
79
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Required Standardized Test(s)
GRE
Minimum GRE Verbal Score
500
Minimum GRE Quantitative Score
500

Other Application Requirements

  • A complete application must include the following:
  • A statement of purpose. This essay (1-3 pages) should outline the applicant's research interests, research or professional experience, and professional goals.
  • Three letters of recommendation. These normally should come from professors, research or professional supervisors, etc.
  • An applicant to CBA should have a strong background in science and math. Courses in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, and math constitute excellent undergraduate training. Courses in cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, and statistics are also useful. Academic preparation in other areas of science may also provide an excellent background, however, the program welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and majors.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
January 15
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
January 15
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
School Code: 4832; Dept. Code 0203
NRC Fields(s)
Cell and Developmental Biology

Program Requirements

Minimum Credit Hours

63

Core Courses

In order to allow the maximum flexibility in the student's program of study, the CBA graduate program keeps the number of specified courses for the major to a minimum. This allows the student, major advisor, and advisory committee to tailor the student's study program to his/her area of research. The following are required:

CBA/MCB 577, Principles of Cell Biology. All students must take this course in the first year in the program. The student must receive a grade of "B" or higher in order to remain the program.

MCB/CBA 695E, Science, Society & Ethics. All students must take this course sometime in their first two years of graduate studies.

CBA 700, Lab Rotations. All students are required to complete three 10-week research rotations in the first year in the program. At the end of the research rotations, it is expected that students will select a laboratory in which to perform their dissertation research.

Language Requirement(s)

n/a

Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program

All CBA students are required to take a Comprehensive Examination. CBA students normally take this exam at the end of the second year in the program. The exam is intended to test the breadth and the depth of the student's knowledge both in his/her area of research and in related areas of science. The exam consists of two parts, a written examination and an oral examination.

Minor Requirements

Students also must select a minor field and fulfill the requirements of that department for the minor. Doctoral students majoring in other disciplines may select Cell Biology and Anatomy as their minor field of study. The minor program must consist of 9 units in Cell Biology and Anatomy, 5 of which must be obtained from graded (A or B) courses.