Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
The MS in Cell and Molecular Biology is a one year 30 credit hour, non-thesis, program to enhance the competitiveness of students applying to Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Osteopathic, Optometry, Physical Therapy schools along with Ph.D. programs. The program will include work experiences (shadowing or research) for credit as well as required seminar and elective classes through the two semesters.
STU takes substantial pride in delivering a personalized private education of the highest caliber. We support and maintain our promise of quality education by teaching and equipping you with the skills, knowledge and tools needed to succeed in your future professional practice with our MS Degree in Cell & Molecular Biology.
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St. Thomas University, Miami, Fl, has an extensive network of alumni who constantly go to great lengths to help others through School of Science Technology and Health (STEM) school’s tightly connected network of scholars.
STEM school recognizes enthusiastic students who have passion for science by building off that passion by placing them in prestigious internship programs around the country from Purdue University to the University of Wisconsin.
St. Thomas strives to ensure that our students find success after completing our programs. We are honored and thrilled that you’re interested in joining the Bobcat family.
Masters in Cell and Molecular Biology Curriculum
Three consecutive semester sequence required, Fall, Spring and Summer terms
Fall Term: Required 12 credit hours:
Seminar 1 hour
Biostatistics 3 hours
Specialized coursework 4 hours
Specialized coursework 4 hours
Spring Term: Required 12 credit hours:
Journal Club 1 hour
Work Experience/Research 3 hours
Specialized coursework 4 hours
Specialized coursework 4 hours
Summer Term: Required 6 credit hours:
Work Experience/Research 3 hours
Bioethics 3 hours (online)
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We spared no expense when constructing our science building and laboratories. In recent years alone STU has invested over 20 million dollars in the building and labs themselves as well as an additional 5 million dollars in professional top-grade scientific equipment.
Take a trip and visit STEM’s labs, buildings, faculty and peers that will be sure to paint the picture of what your future beholds.
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Upon completion of the program the student will be better academically and ethically prepared to enter into Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Osteopathic, Optometry, Physical Therapy schools along with PhD programs.
Some Alumni Highlights
Harold Gomez: 2012 STU Grad Biology, MD Graduate University of Michigan 2016, current resident in Detroit Health Systems
Andrea Solano: 2017 STU Graduate, Currently Post-baccalaureate Fellow at the National Institutes of Health
Curriculum
The curriculum for the MS in CMB at STU is listed below.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Semester |
| BIO 500 | Cellular and Anatomical Neuroscience | 4 | FL 16 weeks |
| BIO 503 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 | FL 16 weeks |
| BIO 501 | Biology Seminar | 1 | FL 16 weeks |
| MAT 502 | Statistical Methods | 3 | FL 1 |
| BIO 504 | Pharmacology | 4 | SP 16 weeks |
| BIO 509 | Developmental Biology | 4 | SP 16 weeks |
| BIO 505 | Journal Club | 1 | SP 16 weeks |
| BIO 506 | Field Experience 1 | 3 | SP 16 weeks |
| BIO 510 | Bioethics | 3 | SU 1 |
| BIO 507 | Field Experience 2 | 3 | SU 16 weeks |
Suggested Degree Plan
The program can be completed in 12-months with the following suggested/ideal course sequence: *
1st Term (Fall 1) MAT 502
2nd Term (Fall long) BIO 500 & BIO 503 & BIO 501
3rd Term (Spring long) BIO 504 & BIO 509 & BIO 505 & BIO 506
4th Term (Summer 1) BIO 510
5th Term (Summer long) BIO 507
*BIO 597 Special Topics could be used to substitute for BIO 500, 503, 504, or 509.
Contact Graduate Adviser Gretell Garcia, and Dr. Jeffery Plunkett, Program Director, jplunkett@stu.edu at 305-628-6572.
