Brown University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D.- Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Program Description:

Fields of Study: Interdisciplinary, drawing on molecular biology, cell biology,biochemistry, developmental biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and virology; areas of emphasis include nucleic acids; RNA splicing and structure; ribosomal function; HIV and retro viruses; environmental mutagenesis; cell receptors; cell division cycles; cell differentiation; site-specific recombination; biochemical and developmental genetics; gene expression; oncogenes; cell and organelle ultrastructure; schistosome antigens; photosynthesis; cell biology of algae; research seminar in first semester; research rotations in different laboratories leading to potential thesis project.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999