2019-2020 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
The M.S. in cell and molecular biology requires a minimum of 35 credits for the research emphasis and 37 credits for the professional science master's, biotechnology emphasis. A minimum grade of B is required for all courses.
There are separate admissions committees for the research emphasis and the biotechnology emphasis degree programs. The research emphasis is a thesis-based masters. The biotechnology emphasis is one of the four internship-based professional science masters (PSM) programs at GVSU.
Admission to the Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework is required.
- Satisfactory GRE score.
- Extensive undergraduate life science experience.
- Personal statement of career goals and background experiences, including an explanation of how this program will help achieve educational and professional objectives.
- Written recommendations from at least two individuals who are in positions to attest to the applicant's successful completion of the program.
- Telecommunications interview with program faculty.
Requirements for the M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology: Biotechnology Emphasis (PSM)
Core Cell and Molecular Biology Courses (Credits: 22)
- CMB 501 - Scientific Communication for the Life Sciences and Professional Science Masters (3 credits)
- CMB 505 - Advanced Cell Biology (3 credits)
- CMB 506 - Advanced Molecular Biology (3 credits)
- CMB 520 - Laboratory Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology (3 credits)
- CMB 610 - Foundations of Biotechnology (3 credits)
- CMB 620 - Cell Culture and Bioprocessing (3 credits)
- CMB 626 - Advanced Research Applications in Nucleic Acids (4 credits)
Interdisciplinary Courses Shared with PSM Degree Programs (Credits: 6)
- CIS 661 - Introduction to Health and Bioinformatics (3 credits)
- STA 622 - Statistical Methods for Biologists (3 credits) OR STA 610 - Applied Statistics for Health Professions (3 credits)
Core PSM Courses (Credits: 5)
- PSM 650 - Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Science (3 credits)
- PSM 662 - Seminar in Professional Science Practice (2 credits)
PSM Internship (Credits: 4)
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PSM 691 - Internship (1 to 9 credits)
Four credits required. No more than four credits can be applied toward degree completion.
Requirements for the M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology: Research Emphasis
Core Cell and Molecular Biology Courses (Credits: 12)
- CMB 501 - Scientific Communication for the Life Sciences and Professional Science Masters (3 credits)
- CMB 505 - Advanced Cell Biology (3 credits)
- CMB 506 - Advanced Molecular Biology (3 credits)
- CMB 520 - Laboratory Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology (3 credits)
Research and Thesis (Credits: 6 to 9)
Biostatistics Course (Credits: 3)
Electives
- BIO 580 - Special Topics in Biology Credits: 1 to 4
- BIO 585/ CMB 585 - Molecular Ecology Credits: 3
- BIO 680 - Special Topics in Biology Credits: 1 to 3
- BMS 680 - Special Topics in the Biomedical Sciences Credits: 1 to 3
- CMB 551 - Bioinformatics: Tools and Techniques for Life Scientists Credits: 3
- CMB 552 - Computer Modeling of Biomolecules Credits: 3
- CMB 560 - Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics Credits: 3
- CMB 580 - Special Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 1 to 4
- CMB 620 - Cell Culture and Bioprocessing Credits: 3 (Elective for Research Emphasis)
- CMB 626 - Advanced Research Applications in Nucleic Acids Credits: 4 (Elective for Research Emphasis)
- CMB 680 - Special Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 1 to 4
- CMB 699 - Grad Research in Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 1 to 6
- STA 616 - Statistical Programming Credits: 3