About the course

The fields of membrane biology and protein trafficking encompass a wide array of cellular processes pivotal to understanding basic cellular biology in all organisms from prokaryotes to mammals. Membrane biology entails studies on the biogenesis and metabolism of phospholipids as well as the biophysical dynamics of membrane and protein interactions. Although clearly integral to membrane biology, protein trafficking focuses on the molecular mechanisms controlling protein packaging into vesicular carriers and their delivery, together with membrane-associated proteins, to various organelles and the plasma membrane. The molecular control of membrane and protein trafficking is essential to understanding a multitude of cellular processes including, but not limited to, organelle biogenesis and remodeling, secretory transport carrier formation, exocytosis, endocytosis, cytokinesis, autophagy, phagocytosis, cell migration, and the development of cellular polarity. Abnormalities in these processes directly impact the pathobiology of a wide range of diseases from neurodegeneration to diabetes and are therefore essential to identify therapeutic targets to treat these disorders. Trainers in the Membrane Biology and Protein Trafficking focus group utilize an array of highly sophisticated molecular, microscopic and biophysical techniques to analyze cellular function. These approaches ultimately provide students with wide ranging experience allowing them to understand how single molecule/pathway alterations impact the overall physiology and health of plants and animals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$76,734

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Madison
Fall (September), 2025	Madison

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wisconsin - Madison

Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 from the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work , Prior laboratory research experience , Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution , Note: the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is no longer required. Three letters are required. Personal statement/reason for graduate study/statement of purpose/CV , Upload unofficial transcript(s) from EACH post-secondary institution attended (undergraduate and graduate), even if no degree was received If accepted to the program, final official transcripts will be required by the Graduate School , Note: International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation

　　We will accept either TOEFL or IELTS scores.

　　Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0

　　Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)

　　A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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