UHM Graduate Studies - Cell and Molecular Biology

Contact Information

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Cell and Molecular Biology Program
651 Ilalo Street
BSB 222G
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808) 692-1514
Fax: (808) 692-1968
E-mail: msbiosci@hawaii.edu
Website

Marla Berry, PhD
Graduate Co-Chair
E-mail: mberry@hawaii.edu

Mariana Gerschenson, PhD
Graduate Co-Chair
E-mail: gerschen@hawaii.edu

Degrees Offered

MS in cell and molecular biology

PhD in cell and molecular biology

Graduate Faculty

List of Faculty

University of Hawai'i Directory

CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Application Deadlines

Due to a scheduled system upgrade, the University of Hawaii online application site will be unavailable from 4:00 pm HST on Friday, February 12, 2010 through noon HST on Monday, March 1, 2010. Applicants are advised to plan accordingly.

Fall	Spring
I — January 15 D — January 15	No spring admission

Individual graduate programs may have priority consideration deadlines. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate programs for such dates. Any available funding support is limited and often awarded well in advance of the application deadlines.

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with the graduate programs before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable and may not be used for an application submitted at a later date.

I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents

Admissions Requirements

Ways to Apply
Apply online or download PDF application forms.
Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and

2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements. Send all program specific documentation requirements directly to the graduate program.

Standardized Exams
Refer to program specific requirements (see link above) to determine if the GRE or another exam is required by the graduate program. Click here for general information on standardized exam requirements. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office. All other scores are to be sent to the graduate program.

TOEFL Scores - 500/61 or above
TOEFL or IELTS is required of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Program Overview

The interdisciplinary Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) Program at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) brings together faculty with expertise in biochemistry, cell biology, cell signaling, developmental biology, genetics, immunology, retrovirology, matrix pathobiology, neurobiology/neurophysiology, and reproduction for collaborative research and teaching activities.

Graduate programs leading to the MS and the PhD are available. The MS program is available in Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis). The completion of Plan A serves as a qualifying exam for students who intend to continue on to the PhD program in CMB. It may also serve as a terminal degree for those who wish to pursue careers as research technicians, either in the public or private sector. Plan B is usually a terminal degree, appropriate for professionals in medical technology, government, and related fields who wish to obtain broad training in modern genetics to advance their credentials in their chosen fields.

The PhD program is intended to prepare students for careers in academia, in research institutes, and in the ever-expanding areas of biotechnology in the private sector. PhD students receive fellowships during their first year of study. Qualified students may receive research and/or teaching assistantships during the subsequent years of study.

Degree Requirements

All graduate students at UHM need to meet degree requirements set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements for this graduate program.

MS Degree Requirements
Students may select Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis). The MS programs require the following:

coursework,
laboratory rotations,
qualifying exam,
completion and defense of an original research project (Plan A),
completion and defense of a study plan and research paper (Plan B).

PhD Degree Requirements
The PhD program requires the following:

coursework,
laboratory rotations,
qualifying exam,
comprehensive exam,
dissertation,
final oral exam / defense of dissertation.

Courses
For course listings, visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/departments/cmb.htm.

Related Program(s)

chemistry, clinical research, ecology, evolution and conservation biology, medicine, microbiology, molecular biosciences and bioengineering, neurosciences, physiology, tropical plant pathology, zoology

Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

2010-01-29

This Web site is intended solely to provide general information. The UHM Graduate Division makes no representation and accepts no liability for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of information found in this site. Viewers of this site are advised to contact the appropriate offices for the most up-to-date information.