Program Overview
The PhD program in Cellular & Molecular Biosciences at UC Irvine equips students with a comprehensive knowledge base and skills to translate research into disease treatment. The program offers a flexible curriculum, diverse laboratory options, and a supportive environment that fosters a balanced lifestyle. Qualified applicants receive full financial support, including tuition, stipend, and health insurance.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The PhD program in Cellular & Molecular Biosciences at UC Irvine provides ideal training to launch the careers of talented researchers in diverse fields of biomedicine. The program is designed for students who seek a broad knowledge base and the skill to translate this knowledge towards disease treatment. The training environment is rigorous, but also cognizant of the need in life for a supportive and balanced lifestyle.
Careers:
Biomedical scientists in the 21st century must have a broad knowledge base and the skill to translate this knowledge towards disease treatment.
Other:
The program has a multi-cultural student cohort and strives to fulfill the dreams of students from many different backgrounds. The program offers a rigorous but flexible curriculum, along with an extensive choice of laboratories, allowing students to tailor their training to individual interests and goals. CMB is an interdisciplinary program with six participating departments from two Schools, the UCI School of Medicine and UCI School of Biological Sciences. Qualified applicants receive full financial support that covers tuition, a generous stipend, and health insurance. UCI has been voted #1 “School doing most for the American Dream” by the New York Times.
