Program Overview

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University of Florida Graduate Program: Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology

Overview

The Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology (AMCB) graduate program at the University of Florida offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Faculty members are drawn from various disciplines, including:

• Animal Sciences
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Large Animal Clinical Sciences
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Zoology

Program Structure

Early in the program, students choose a faculty supervisor to ensure the quality of their research experience. Students may also participate in optional rotations through the laboratories of one or more other faculty members. The program features an Annual Research Symposium with guest speakers and student research presentations, a weekly journal club, and monthly seminars that draw on the knowledge and diversity of the campus in molecular and cell biology.

Core Course Requirements

Core course requirements for the M.S. degree include:

• BCH 5045 Graduate Survey of Biochemistry (4 credits)
• Registration in a 1-credit graduate seminar course
• Successful completion of a course on responsible and ethical conduct of research

Core course requirements for the Ph.D. include:

• BCH 5413 Mammalian Molecular Biology and Genetics (3 credits)
• GMS 6421 Cell Biology (3-4 credits)
• Registration in two graduate seminar courses
• Successful completion of a course on responsible and ethical conduct of research

Degrees Offered

The program offers the following degrees with a major in Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology:

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Master of Science

College of Veterinary Medicine Courses

The following courses are available:

• VME 6934: Topics in Veterinary Medical Sciences (1-4 credits)
• VME 6936: Seminar in Pathophysiology (1 credit)

Student Learning Outcomes

The program has the following student learning outcomes:

Knowledge

• Identify, recall, appraise, and interpret the principles of molecular and cellular biology and their application to comparative biology

Skills

• Design, conduct, and draw sound conclusions on scientific experiments

Professional Behavior

• Interact with peers and instructors with honesty, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication