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Molecular Medicine (MM) Graduate Program
The Molecular Medicine Intercollege Graduate Degree Program at Penn State prepares graduates for diverse opportunities in academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, private research foundations, and governmental agencies.
Program overview
The Molecular Medicine graduate program will prepare you for a variety of rewarding careers, by offering you opportunities to:
- Interact with a diverse range of faculty, from two campuses and several colleges and departments.
- Conduct your own research. If you wish, you can choose to have two mentors (advisors). This can 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.
Although the program generally admits students seeking a PhD degree, candidates may occasionally be allowed to pursue a Master of Science (MS) degree.
To be considered for admission, you will typically need a good foundation in one or more of: cancer biology, toxicology, immunology, infectious diseases, molecular biology, cell biology or biochemistry. More about admission requirements.
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.