Program Overview

Molecular Biology Program

The Molecular Biology Program at the University of Utah offers exceptionally collaborative and rigorous interdisciplinary graduate training, designed to equip students with a strong foundation for a career in the modern biomolecular sciences.

Program Overview

• The program involves more than 180 labs in eight diverse departments, including Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Neurobiology, Oncological Sciences, Pharmacology & Toxicology, the School of Biological Sciences, the Division of Microbiology and Immunology in the Department of Pathology, and Nutrition and Integrative Physiology.
• Students carry out cutting-edge thesis research in world-class facilities.
• The curriculum provides a solid background in key areas of modern molecular biology.
• The program is designed to teach independent, critical thinking skills and grant writing.
• Electives give students a wide variety of options in tailoring coursework.
• After the first year, students leave the Program and formally join one of the seven science departments above to continue thesis research in the laboratory of a Program faculty member.

Program Benefits

Students who are accepted into the program enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual fellowship / Living stipend support ($38,110 for the academic year)
• $1,000 Starting Allocation
• Tuition Waiver
• Health Insurance
• Outstanding Core Facilities
• Collaborative Environment

Research Emphasis Areas

One of the many strengths of the Bioscience PhD Programs are the cross-departmental research emphasis areas. The research emphasis areas showcase a wide breadth of research excellence that the Bioscience PhD Programs and the University of Utah have to offer.

Students

• Current Students
  • Student Resources Page
  • Requirements for the PhD Program in Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Biology Program Guidelines & Policies
    • Academic Standards

Faculty

• Faculty Research Profiles
• Faculty Application to the Molecular Biology Program
• Faculty Resources Page

Program Guidelines

• Program Administration & Committees
• Academic Standards Policy

Bioscience PhD Programs

The Bioscience PhD Programs are located at 26 S 2000 E, EHSEB, Bldg. 575, Rm 3650, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.