PhD in Molecular Biology
The Molecular Biology Ph.D. degree from Mississippi State University is primarily a research degree. However, a minimum of 30-40 hours of coursework and 30 hours of research beyond the B.S. degree are required.
Duration
TBA
Starting Date
January, June, August
Tuition Fee
$ 26,580/year
Location
Starkville, United States
About the program
A student entering the Molecular Biology Ph.D. program from Mississippi State University with a master’s degree will be required to take 30-40 hours past that degree. The courses shall come from the offerings of the department and from supporting programs. If the student desires a specific minor, 12 hours should be in that field. The selection of courses is left to the student in consultation with the major professor and graduate committee.
The student’s Ph.D. graduate committee will consist of a total of at least five members with at least three of these members from the department faculty. The student will submit a research proposal to the committee. No time limit is imposed, but it is suggested that the proposal be submitted within the first 1.5 years. The student will have yearly reviews with the graduate committee. The student is expected to produce publishable research.
The student must pass written and oral preliminary examinations dealing with his/her program of study. A student not passing the preliminary exams on a second attempt will be given the option of completing the research required for an M.S. (provided the coursework is also adequate). The student must pass a final oral defense of the dissertation upon completion of the research program.
Courses Included
- General Biochemistry
- Protein Methods
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Intermediary Metabolism
- Seminar
- Dissertation Research/ Dissertation in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology
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