Upcoming molecular medicine seminars
Oct
17
Nicholas Mantis (Wadsworth Center)
Title to be announced
Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:00 AM
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Molecular Medicine (MM) Graduate Program

The study of disease in humans and animals with emphasis on molecular and cellular basis of disease processes and molecular targets for disease prevention and therapy.

Program overview

Ball, stick and ribbon graphic showing the different molecules of insulin.The Molecular Medicine graduate program will prepare you for diverse career by offering you opportunities to:

  • Interact with world-class faculty conducting basic, preclinical, and translational research on two campuses and from multiple colleges and departments.
  • Conduct cutting edge research addressing critical questions in human and animal disease using advanced technologies and research methods.
  • Expand your knowledge base through diverse, in-depth and rigorous curriculum tailored to your own research interests as well as independent study in a focused research area.
  • Be exposed to multiple research areas through invited speaker seminars and research presentations.
  • Opt to have two advisors which will provide increase exposure to complementary viewpoints and help you to pursue problems at the interfaces of traditional disciplines.
  • Engage in active group learning experiences and explore a variety of potential career opportunities before graduation. For example, you can opt to pursue a short-term internship, in order to obtain practical experience in a professional setting.

Curriculum

The curriculum you follow will depend on your interests. Required courses will depend on your academic background and the campus at which you are based (the University Park campus or the Hershey College of Medicine). Elective courses (including seminars, colloquia, internships, supervised experience in teaching, and thesis research) must be chosen in consultation with your academic advisor(s). More about the curriculum and requirements you need to satisfy to obtain a degree.

Career Opportunities

Graduates find jobs in:

  • research
  • teaching and regulatory positions in academia
  • government
  • private research institutions
  • pharmaceutical

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program, you will typically need a good foundation in one or more of: Graphic linking molecules to the human body.
  • cancer biology
  • toxicology
  • immunology
  • infectious diseases
  • molecular biology
  • cell biology
  • biochemistry

More about admission requirements.