About the course

The major emphasis of the Doctoral program is in the acquisition of research expertise designed to prepare graduates to become principal investigators in their own laboratories as well as educators in the academic setting. During the first two years of study, students learn fundamentals of molecular and cellular biology at the graduate level, as well as receive advanced instruction in the areas of anatomical sciences, vision sciences, and neurosciences. They also perform laboratory rotations that lead to the selection of the permanent advisor who will guide the Ph.D. research project. The third and fourth years are devoted to the completion of the research project in consultation with the advisor and dissertation committee.

　　This is a 4-step process that includes: 1) The development of a testable hypothesis and research plan, 2) implementation of experiments, 3) critical analysis of the data, and 4) the assembly of the data and conclusions in the format of a Ph.D. dissertation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$124,744

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Detroit
Fall (August), 2025	Detroit

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wayne State University

Undergraduate Degree

　　Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited US institution, or a degree equivalent to a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from a college or university of government-recognized standing. Applicants must have an overall GPA ≥3.0 (based on a 4-pt scale) and demonstrate ≥3.0 GPA performance in life science coursework.

　　Graduate Record Exam

　　Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the General Subject GRE. Students must take verbal, quantitative, and analytic writing sections of the general GRE. Competitive scores are ≥60% (value represents percent of individuals that scored lower in a given section). For further information on registering for the test, visit www.ets.org/gre/. The Wayne State University Institution Code is 1898. The Requested Departmental Code for the Department is 0201.

　　Research Experience

　　Evidence of undergraduate or graduate research experience is considered one of the most important predictors of success in our program. Students who do not have any research experience beyond coursework laboratory assignments are encouraged to volunteer or work in a basic science laboratory for several months prior to submitting the application.

　　Faculty Recommendations

　　Three letters of recommendation must be obtained from faculty who can evaluate the research and academic potential of the student. It is recommended that 1-2 letters originate from faculty who supervised the student's research. 1-2 letters can come from faculty with first-hand knowledge of performance in scientific coursework. Letters that focus primarily as character references are not recommended.

　　Personal Statement of Career Goals

　　Applicants must prepare a carefully-written Personal Statement that explains his/her rationale for applying to the Anatomy & Cell Biology Ph.D. Program. Several paragraphs should be devoted to various research projects the student has worked on including a discussion on data that was obtained and conclusions that were made. The student should elaborate on what led them to choose our specific program as well as identify faculty that they are interested in working with. A statement of long-term career goals beyond the Ph.D. should also be provided.

　　Resumé (Curriculum Vitae)

　　Applicants must submit a carefully-prepared resumé that summarizes the student's academic and research experiences. If applicable, appropriate manuscript and abstract citations must be provided for purposes of confirmation. Research techniques that the student has mastered should also be listed.

　　Evidence of English Proficiency

　　If the undergraduate education was completed in a country where English is not the native language, proof of English proficiency is required. The TOEFL is the most frequently used standardized indicator of English proficiency. For further information on registering for the test, visit www.ToeflGoAnywhere.org. The TOEFL must be no more than two years old upon application date. Please report your score to Wayne State University (Institution code 1898). The Departmental Code for Anatomy is 32. To be considered qualified for admission, the minimal score on the internet-based TOEFL is 100.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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