Overview

As a student in Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s full-time, thesis-based Molecular and Cellular Biology program, you will join a tight-knit, dynamic community of researchers dedicated to advancing the understanding of living organisms and their molecular underpinnings.

You will make your own discoveries as you explore areas of interest, and gain essential laboratory training, in our cutting-edge research facilities.

Key Facts

When you pursue a master’s in Molecular and Cellular Biology, you’ll work closely with a faculty mentor to develop a targeted academic plan that matches your interests and career goals. Students typically divide their time among research, courses, and seminars. Core courses cover advanced topics in biology and biotechnology, as well as professional training in areas including grant writing, presentation skills, experimental design, and ethics within the life sciences.

You will culminate your degree program with a research-based thesis that applies the principles of molecular and cellular biology using hypothesis-driven experimental methods to address a specific research problem.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

cancer cell biology

cognition and behavior
cytoskeletal dynamics
drug resistance
epigenetics and gene regulation
infectious diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 164 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Unofficial transcripts are requested at the time of application. If you are admitted and choose to enroll, official transcripts will be requested. International students should provide documents in English.
Letters of Recommendation (usually two to three)
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose
Résumé or CV
GRE/GMAT Scores (if applicable)
English Proficiency Test Scores (for non-native English speakers)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

50700 USD / year

≈ 50700 USD / year
Out-of-State

50700 USD / year

≈ 50700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50700 USD / year

≈ 50700 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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