MS
Cell Biology and Physiology
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Admission Requirements
Required Tests
GRE not required, but is highly recommended.
Additional Requirements
Resume required
Document summarizing interest level, likely fit, and desire to conduct graduate research with at least 5 specific faculty members in the program.
GRE not required, but is highly recommended.
Additional Requirements
Resume required
Document summarizing interest level, likely fit, and desire to conduct graduate research with at least 5 specific faculty members in the program.
Program Requirements
This MS degree program provides students with a sound understanding of current concepts in cell biology and physiology. The thesis research project teaches the fundamentals of scientific inquiry and trains the student in state-of-the-art research techniques. Submission of the thesis to a peer-reviewed journal is highly encouraged but not required.
Requirements for Degree
Requirements for Degree
- Credit hours (33): including 4 hours of lab research/rotation (Cell 649R) and 6 hours of thesis (CELL 699R).
- Required courses: CELL 660 (3 hr); CELL 662 (3 hr) CELL 570 (1 hr), PWS 633 (3 hr; or Stat 511), CELL 610 (1 hr), CELL 692R (2 hr), CELL 694R (2 hr), CELL 696R (2 hr).
- A Seminar must be presented each year (CELL 694R)
- Thesis: standard university thesis format or journal publication format.
- Examinations: oral defense of thesis.
Program Outcomes
Advanced Cell Biology and Physiology
Students will describe the current state of the discipline in their area of specialization as well as foundational theories, concepts and practices of the field. Students will add new knowledge to their field through designing and conducting experimental procedures, analyzing the collected data, and determining how the new knowledge fits in with current understanding.
Critical Literature Analysis and Effective Communication
Critically evaluate current literature in the discipline and generate effective oral and written presentations.
Research Design and Experience
Successfully apply the scientific method by generating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis through personal research that includes appropriate controls, and formulating defensible conclusions.
Independent Work and Thought
Work independently and think for oneself.
Students will describe the current state of the discipline in their area of specialization as well as foundational theories, concepts and practices of the field. Students will add new knowledge to their field through designing and conducting experimental procedures, analyzing the collected data, and determining how the new knowledge fits in with current understanding.
Critical Literature Analysis and Effective Communication
Critically evaluate current literature in the discipline and generate effective oral and written presentations.
Research Design and Experience
Successfully apply the scientific method by generating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis through personal research that includes appropriate controls, and formulating defensible conclusions.
Independent Work and Thought
Work independently and think for oneself.
Program Stats
Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year
BYU Undergraduate
6.0
Five Year Average of Graduated Students
Average Years to Degree
1.89
Graduated Per Year
18.6
GMAT Quantitative Percentile
67.5
Five Year Average of Admitted Students
Applied Per Year
2.0
Admitted Per Year
1.6
Percent Admitted
80.0
Average GPA
2.96
Courses and Faculty