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Roswell Park Cancer Institute University at Buffalo(SUNY) PhD Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology Office of Graduate Admisisons Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY 14263-0001 US   Phone: 1-716-845-2339 Fax: 1-716-845-8178   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D. - Cellular and Molecular Biology and Cancer Genetics On Campus   The Cellular and Molecular Biology graduate program offers a high faculty-to-student ratio and a large, friendly faculty. In their first year, students are required to take Oncology for Scientists and the student seminar. Beyond that each student is encouraged (in consultation with an advisor) to take whatever courses are necessary to obtain the broad background necessary to become a capable, independent research scientist. To demonstrate that they have acquired a broad background, students are expected to pass a qualifying examination at the end of the first year. This may include oral and written questions in molecular and cell biology, genetics, virology, development and cancer biology. The major emphasis of the graduate program is laboratory research. Students arrange to work in laboratories of their choice by consultation with the appropriate faculty members. The thesis project involves independent research at the frontiers of current knowledge. A second qualifying examination at the end of the second year requires the preparation of a proposal for the thesis project, the oral presentation and defense of this proposal, as well as questions in the specific areas relating to the proposal. The results of the research and the significance of those results for biological science are reported in an orally defended doctoral dissertation. Thus, completion of the thesis project requires that the student possess or develop skills in thinking, organizing, writing and speaking, as well as laboratory skills. Most students complete their course work and thesis research in about five years and then go on to postdoctoral training in research institutions throughout the world.     Accreditation Information: The Roswell Park Cancer Institute was world's the first Cancer Research Institute and one of the first three comparehensive cancer centers in the USA. "Good People, Great Science, Outstanding Careers"  # Of Credits Required: 72  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees BS;BS;MS;MA;MD  Pre-Requisite Courses Science Majors  International Student Requirements TOEFL or IELTS; GRE subject test required  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 1100 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 288.00  Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 160  # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA: 3.300  Average Test Scores: 1200  Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations: Science Majors  # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage: 99.00%  Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable