Graduate Bulletin
Cell Biology, M.S.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: January 15 [December 15 for international applicants]
Spring: September 1
[August 1 for international applicants]
Once all documents that make up the completed application are received by the Department, the application is considered in detail by the Anatomy and Cell Biology Graduate Studies Committee.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with academic competence.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
TBA
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
Yes. A degree with a strong background in biology and related sciences.
Statement of Goals:
Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE is required. 50th percentile or better.
The GRE Subject Exam is required. Biological sciences and/or chemistry.
Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
575 on the paper-based test or 230 on the computer-based test. Applicants who score below 600 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer-based test will be required to take and pass a remedial English course during their first semester at Temple University.
Resume:
A resume is required.
Program Requirements
Campus Location:
Health Sciences
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.
General Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 32
Required Courses:
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology participates in the "Interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences" at the Temple University School of Medicine. The program requires Ph.D. and M.S. students to take a defined set of courses over the first two years:
-2 courses from the "Foundations of Biosciences Series" of the Interdisciplinary Program, comprising either a basic or advanced biochemistry course, and a course on Molecular and Cell Biology (see the School of Medicine Graduate Studies Website).
-2 1-s.h. courses comprising Scientific Communication, Scientific Integrity, and Bioethics
-2 courses from the "Integrated Biosciences Series" from the following list:
Molecular Approaches to Research
Principles of Physiology
Principles of Pharmacology
Principles of Organ Pathology
Principles of Genetics
Principles of Development
Cancer Biology
Host-Pathogen Interactions
Cell Structure and Function
Proteins and Enzymes
Biostatistics
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
This program has no culminating events.
Contacts
Department Information:
Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology
School of Medicine
3400 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
eoleszak@temple.edu
215-707-3160
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Program Coordinator:
Graduate Chairperson:
Emilia L. Oleszak
eoleszak@temple.edu
215-707-7657
Chairperson:
Steven N. Popoff, Ph.D.
steven.popoff@temple.edu
215-707-3160
About the Program
The goal of this program is to
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 3 years
Campus Location:
Health Sciences
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.
Department Information:
Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology
School of Medicine
3400 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
eoleszak@temple.edu
215-707-3160
Ranking:
Accreditation:
Areas of Specialization:
Job Placement:
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary Study:
Study Abroad:
Licensure:
Non-Degree Student Policy:
January 2006
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