Overview

The focus of the Cancer Biology major is on understanding the molecular, cellular and microenvironmental mechanisms that drive cancer initiation and progression, heterogeneity, metastasis, and therapy resistance.

Research

Faculty in the CNB major is at the forefront of cutting edge areas of cancer research including genetics, epigenetics, RNA biology, proteomic interrogation of signal transduction pathways, cancer metabolism, tumor microenvironment, immunology, cancer imaging techniques, cancer dormancy and metastasis.

Many of the faculty at he University of South Florida also leverage the unique clinical and drug discovery resources at the Moffitt Cancer Center to conduct translational research that can directly impact our patients’ lives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioethics for Cancer Researchers
Immunology and Applied Biology
Cancer Genomics and Drug Discovery
Concepts and Techniques in Cancer Genetics
Advances in Cancer Chemical Biology
Advances in Tumor Immunology and Cancer Research
Advances in Integrated Mathematical Oncology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

96 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All students who are admitted and matriculate at USF must submit one (1) complete official transcript from institutions of higher learning they attended where a bachelor’s or higher degree was awarded.
Extensive background in field of biology or chemistry
GRE optional
Advanced coursework and research experience preferred

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Out-of-State

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8702 USD / year

≈ 8702 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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