Applying for the MCDB&G Ph.D. Program

The MCDB&G Program is part of the Graduate Studies in Molecular and Cellular Biology, a joint admissions program that allows entering graduate students to choose among faculty advisers in two graduate programs: MCDB&G and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biophysics (BMBB).

Graduate studies in Molecular, Cellular and Structural Biology is flexible enough to accommodate students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds. We encourage applications from students with undergraduate or master's degrees in biological, chemical or physical sciences.

Admission is determined on the basis of academic record, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (verbal, quantitative and analytical) and personal statement. Subject test score (Biology or Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology) is not required but is strongly recommended. Research experience and letters of recommendation are also highly considered.

The MCDB&G Graduate Program embraces the University of Minnesota’s position that promoting and supporting diversity among the student body is central to the academic mission of the University. We define diversity to encompass many characteristics including economic disadvantage, special talents, evidence of leadership qualities, race or ethnicity, a strong work record, and disability. The MCDB&G Program is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities through recruitment, admission, and support programs that promote diversity, foster successful academic experiences, and cultivate the leaders of the next generation.

Applicants must fill out two applications, one for the MCSB Program and one for the Graduate School.
Submission deadline for both applications is January 2.

Applying for the Joint Degree Program in Law, Health and the Life Sciences

The MCDB&G Program is part of the Joint Degree Program in Law, Health and the Life Sciences. This unique program at the University of Minnesota is designed for students interested in combining a Law degree with one of a broad range of graduate degrees in the health and life sciences. The Joint Degree in Molecular Biology and Genomics allows students to combine a Law degree with a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in MCDB&G.

Admission to the Joint Degree in Law and MCDB&G requires separate admissions to both the MCDB&G Graduate Program and to the Law School.

Admission to MCDB&G is determined on the basis of academic record, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (verbal, quantitative and analytical) and personal statement. Subject test score (Biology or Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology) is not required but is strongly recommended. Research experience and letters of recommendation are also highly considered.

The MCDB&G Graduate Program embraces the University of Minnesota’s position that promoting and supporting diversity among the student body is central to the academic mission of the University. We define diversity to encompass many characteristics including economic disadvantage, special talents, evidence of leadership qualities, race or ethnicity, a strong work record, and disability. The MCDB&G Program is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities through recruitment, admission, and support programs that promote diversity, foster successful academic experiences, and cultivate the leaders of the next generation.

Applicants must fill out three applications, one for the MCDB&G Program, one for the Graduate School, and one for the Law School. Submission deadline for all applications is January 2.