Overview

The Cancer Biology Theme at The University of Alabama at Birmingham provides training opportunities in multiple and contemporary areas of cancer research. Outstanding basic and translational research faculty from various schools, departments, and centers participate in training the next generation of basic and translational cancer researchers.

Where will this degree take you?

Curing cancer needs an integrated knowledge of the cellular and molecular basis of cancer development and progression, analysis of large molecular data, and designing novel treatment approaches. Training from the Cancer Biology Theme at UAB helps prepare you to move seamlessly into your future career.

Previous graduates are successful leaders in academia and industry in various aspects of basic and translational cancer research. Some of our alumni are successfully engaged in academic instructional positions and also play a critical role in health policy decisions.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Cancer Pathobiology & Immunology
Cancer Genomics
Metabolomics, & Epigenetics
Carcinogenesis & Tumor Microenvironment
Metastasis & Experimental Therapeutics
Cancer Cell Biology & Signaling
Bioinformatics & Target Discovery
Cancer Control & Population Sciences
Neurooncology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

Biology Health Sciences View 351 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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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

Minimum 6 months of research experience
Online Application
Personal Statement
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Three Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts
English Proficiency Scores

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

13907 USD / year

≈ 13907 USD / year
Out-of-State

12975 USD / year

≈ 12975 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5292 USD / year

≈ 5292 USD / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 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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Scholarships Information

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