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    Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS

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    Madison, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $51,302.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    12%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    16
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $81.00
    App fee

    Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person ms program based in Madison, US. Tuition is $51,302 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary research-oriented program in cellular and molecular biology with focus groups in cancer biology, cell adhesion and cytoskeleton, cellular and molecular metabolism, developmental biology and regenerative medicine, immunology, membrane biology and protein trafficking, molecular and genome biology of microbes, physiology, plant biology, RNA biology, systems biology, transcriptional mechanisms, and virology.

    Focus: research
    US News Biological Sciences #30

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    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $16,414.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $51,302 across 30 required credits.
    Is Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison online or in-person?
    Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is offered in-person.
    How long does Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison take to complete?
    Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA (last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work))
    Is Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Cellular and Molecular Biology, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.