Program Overview

Cancer Biology Program

The goal of the Master of Science in Cancer Biology program is to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of cancer from an interdisciplinary perspective, including: biology and molecular biology of cancer initiation, metastasis, treatment, and bioinformatics/systems biology. The program is designed to meet the needs of two groups of individuals:

• new or recent college graduates who wish to increase their marketability for jobs in academic or industrial laboratories through the acquisition of knowledge and skills more developed than those obtained through a standard college curriculum
• currently employed technical staff in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (or academia) who wish to advance their position

Consisting of both classroom and laboratory instruction, the program fills a need to train laboratory personnel in cancer theory and research. Graduates of this program will possess knowledge on both the theoretical and practical levels.

Degrees Offered

Degree | Availability | Location
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MS | Full-Time | Philadelphia

Application Requirements

On-Campus Program

Semester Deadlines

• Fall (Aug.): August 1 for U.S. applicants, June 1 for international applicants
• Spring (Jan.): Not available
• Summer (May): Not available

Requirements

• Graduate Admission Application: Applicants may only apply to one program. All documents submitted in support of this application for admission to Drexel University become the property of the University.
• Transcripts: Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all colleges and universities attended.
• International Transcripts: Transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency for admittance into this program.
• Standardized Test Scores: GRE or MCAT test scores are optional and not required for admission review.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language: International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) unless they meet the criteria for a waiver.
• Essay: Approximately 500 words explaining reasons for pursuing a degree from Drexel, short-term and long-term career plans, and how background, experience, interest, and/or values will enable the pursuit of these goals successfully.
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• Letters of Recommendation: Three letters are required.
• Math Science GPA Form: Complete through the Discover Drexel portal after submitting the application.