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Van Andel Institute Graduate School Ph.D. in Cell, Molecular and Genetic Biology Van Andel Institute Graduate School 333 Bostwick Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2518 US   Phone: 1-616-234-5708 Fax: 1-616-234-5709   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D. in Cell, Molecular and Genetic Biology On Campus   The Van Andel Institute Graduate School offers doctoral training in cell, molecular and genetic biology relevant to human health. Research by VAIGS students is conducted in the laboratories of the Van Andel Research Institute, an independent, private, non-profit organization that conducts research to identify and understand the function of genes and their protein products and the ways to apply this knowledge to diagnosis and therapeutics (translational research). VAIGS and VARI are located in Grand Rapids, the second largest city in Michigan, in the heart of a large and growing biomedical community. The VAIGS Ph.D. program promotes the transition of students into professional scientists through an innovative problem-based curriculum, translational research projects, exceptional facilities with core technology support, a distinguished faculty, and a culture of collaboration. VAIGS graduates will know current issues in biomedical science and the historical and clinical context of those issues. They will conduct original research by designing and executing experiments using latest life science techniques. They will be able to translate basic science to address problems of health and society; communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and graphically; and practice the highest ethical and professional standards. VAIGS supports the training of physician scientists through two programs; a dual degree (M.D./Ph.D.) in conjunction with Michigan State University, and a novel residency/Ph.D. program in conjunction with the Internal Medicine residency in Grand Rapid, Michigan.     Accreditation Information: The accrediting body for the VAIGS is the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Associatio  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees BA or BS in relevant discipline (e.g., biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, biomedical sciences, biotechnology)  Pre-Requisite Courses Biology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, calculus; advanced courses in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and statistics are strongly recommended.  International Student Requirements Because of US Immigration visa rules, we are presently able to accept applications only from domestic students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents). We expect to encourage international applications in future years.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement No foreign language requirement for admissions or graduation.  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: