Overview

The Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Biology at Thomas Jefferson University is designed to take a multidisciplinary approach to the field by providing the student with a strong basic knowledge of genetics, biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology, with additional exposure to other areas of related interest.

Additionally, the program provides sufficient flexibility so that graduating students can pursue research careers in either an academic or industrial setting.

Features

Research laboratories are primarily located in the Bluemle Life Sciences Building. In addition to extensive basic equipment and facilities, the Program provides access to numerous specialized resources.

These include facilities for cancer genomics, peptide synthesis and sequencing, cell sorting by flow cytometry, protein purification and characterization, microarray analyses and biomolecular imaging.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical Sciences
Tumor Cell Signaling & Cell Cycle
Statistical Methods
Functional Genomics
Clinical Trials
Genomics and Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

200 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Genetics View 142 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent upon evaluation of international transcripts prior to the start of the program.
A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is recommended
Applicants are required to submit an official transcript for their highest earned degree.
Personal statement, résumé and letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27798 USD / year

≈ 27798 USD / year
Out-of-State

27798 USD / year

≈ 27798 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27798 USD / year

≈ 27798 USD / year

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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