Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Program

The University of Wyoming’s graduate program in Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (MCLS) offers students a unique opportunity to shape their academic journey to align with their professional goals and personal interests. With a strong foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology, students have the flexibility to explore a wide array of elective courses across various scientific disciplines. MCLS students actively engage with the latest scientific literature and participate in courses designed to bridge theory and practice, integrating laboratory work, seminars, and specialized topics.

The interdisciplinary program’s hallmark is a robust research experience, culminating in high-quality publications, equipping students to become innovative, critical, and independent scientists. Beyond academic excellence, MCLS graduates develop valuable, marketable skills that position them for success in academia, industry, and postdoctoral research. This program prepares students for the dynamic challenges of the scientific world, ensuring they are ready to make an impact at the highest levels.

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Program Admission

Thinking about joining the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences Ph.D. program? Explore the admission requirements and learn all about the application process. By familiarizing yourself with the criteria and steps, you’ll gain a clear picture of how to apply and what to expect along the way. We’re excited to support you as you take the next step in your academic journey and can’t wait to review your application!

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Degree Information

Discover UW's MCLS Ph.D. program to see if it aligns with your goals. Acquire practical research experience and set the stage for your future career. Your first year, you'll complete four eight-week research rotations in various labs, gaining valuable molecular, cell biological, and biochemical skills. This flexible approach allows you to tailor your graduate studies to your interests, with an expected graduation timeline of about five years.

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Program Admission

To apply to the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences Ph.D. program, you must complete both the general graduate admissions process and the program-specific admission requirements.

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International Students

The Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences Ph.D. program at UW is a community with diverse global representation from both faculty and students. International students play a crucial and essential role in this interdisciplinary program.

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Faculty & Staff

The Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences faculty offers a broad range of expertise from across campus, combining specialists in research, innovation, and education. Their diverse backgrounds foster groundbreaking discoveries and provide mentorship to the next generation of scientists.

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Faculty & Staff

The faculty and staff for the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (MCLS) graduate program bring a wealth of experience across a broad range of disciplines, spanning areas such as life sciences, engineering, health, and veterinary sciences. They have a robust publication record while continuing to be actively engaged in cutting-edge research.

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Program of Study

The Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (MCLS) program focuses on ensuring that students achieve a high level of proficiency in core areas such as biochemistry and molecular biology. In addition to mastering these foundational concepts, students will participate in courses that integrate knowledge from laboratory work, seminars, and other specialized classes, and they will develop the ability to critically analyze scientific literature. For students with strong backgrounds in the core areas, there may be flexibility in meeting specific course requirements. The program typically expects the completion of formal coursework within one to two years.

Elective courses available to MCLS students cover a wide range of topics, including genomics, cell and developmental genetics, microbial physiology and metabolism, mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry, cell culture and virology, biomedical engineering, mammalian physiology, bioinformatics, protein structure and function, microbial genetics, mammalian endocrinology, pathophysiology, replication, transcription and translation, biophysics, and plant physiology.