Overview

The Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology program of the University of Colorado at Boulder emphasizes knowledge and awareness of:

the biological sciences in general and a detailed understanding of currently important aspects of cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and developmental biology; and
the relationship of the specialty area to broader areas of science and to society in general, including ethical issues raised by current biological research and by the rapid growth of biotechnology as an important shaping force for the future.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

Describe the assembly and properties of macromolecular complexes and membranes, the movement of molecules and macromolecules, and the chemical properties that underlie these functions.
Describe how the genetic information in a cell is stored, replicated, transcribed and translated, and compare the different mechanisms and consequences of gene expression regulation.
Describe the basic features of inter- and intra-cellular signaling systems and interpret the ways that they can influence, directly and indirectly, gene expression, cellular behaviors, and organismic phenotypes.
Describe the mechanisms of inheritance, including deducing information about genes, alleles, mutations and gene functions from analyses of genetic crosses and patterns of inheritance.
Distinguish between different experimental techniques, justify their use to test specific hypotheses and interpret conclusions from experimental data.
Carry out basic research using standard cell and molecular biology techniques and communicate that research through both written and oral presentations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Principles of Genetics

From Dirt to DNA: Phage Genomics Laboratory

Antibiotics Discovery Through Hands-on Screens

Biological Probiotic/Drug Discovery Through Hands-on Screens

Chemotherapeutic Discovery Through Hands-On Screens

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-122

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application fee ($65 for domestic applicants, $70 for international applicants

Personal Essay (required, 250–650 words)

Letter of recommendation

High school or secondary school transcripts

In addition to the general admission requirements, all international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50356 USD / year

≈ 50356 USD / year
Out-of-State

48378 USD / year

≈ 48378 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18542 USD / year

≈ 18542 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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