Overview

About the program

Students in the Cell and Molecular Biology - Gene Therapy and Vaccines program at the University of Pennsylvania program acquire a broad background in molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, immunology and virology. Program faculty conduct research in basic cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, molecular physiology, virology and immunology.

While the goals of the research are disease-based with the objective of developing prophylactic and therapeutic applications, student training focuses on a basic understanding of disease pathobiology and achieving efficient and effective gene transfer in humans.

Students contribute to research of cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, lysosomal storage disease, inherited blindness, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and immunologic and infectious diseases.

Study of vaccines for prophylactic, as well as therapeutic applications are emphasized. Specific focus is provided through a survey course in gene therapy and vaccines and through advanced seminars in specific areas of gene therapy and/or vaccine research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology
CAMB First Year Seminar
Molecular Basis of Gene Therapy and Genome Editing
Lab Rotation
Regulation of the Genome
Statistics
Immunology
Immune Mechanisms
Scientific Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Genetics Immunology View 142 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences 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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100

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General requirements

Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts & Academic History
Application Fee
We expect that all of our applicants will have had significant research experience. Please include specific information about your research experience in your personal statement.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Out-of-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year

Additional Details

Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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