Cell and molecular biology is the study of the cellular and molecular basis of life, examining how cells function and interact at the molecular level. It applies this foundational knowledge to real-world medical, technological, and environmental challenges, from developmental biology and neuroscience to regenerative medicine.

Requirements for admission to our program are as follows:

-A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
-Completed Chemistry and Biology or Cell Biology
-GPA of 3.0 or higher
-GRE, MCAT, DAT or OAT scores are optional
-Two letters of recommendation; it is preferred that both be in the field of science
-We accept students from a broad range of academic backgrounds; however, it is necessary for success in our program that students have taken general science courses and received a B or higher.

Applicants accepted have a 3.0 or higher.

GRE Institution Code: 6173; GRE Department Code: 0206 (Cell and Molecular Biology).

TOEFL Institution Code: 6173; TOEFL Department Code: 35 (Biology).

There are no scholarships or teaching assistantships available for this program.

No, all students are encouraged to apply to our program. See Admission Requirements.

Yes, however, such students will be required to complete the necessary prerequisites on their own time, outside of our program. We do not encourage taking any of these prerequisites while in our program due to the rigorous schedule.

You can self-report your MCAT and/or GRE, DAT or OAT scores in the spaces provided on the application. Please upload a copy of your scores with your application before clicking submit.

Yes. When you receive our offer of admission, you will be required to respond by the deadline given. If we do not receive your response by the specified date, you will forfeit your spot in the program. This is necessary due to the high number of qualified applications we receive and the limited number of spots available in the program.

Yes. We accept committee letters from all processing centers (Interfolio, University Pre-Health Professional offices, etc).

No, there is no maximum. However, the committee recommends around two pages in length.

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications in early February. Acceptances will be made on a rolling basis, and applicants who are waitlisted may receive an offer as late as early August. Applicants who are waitlisted may continue to submit updated transcripts and/or standardized test results.

As soon as you formally accept our offer and are processed in the University system (receive a Tulane email account) you can register. You will be contacted via email regarding course requirements and options prior to the start of the fall semester. Advisors will be available via email and phone if you have any questions regarding your schedule. There will be two mandatory core courses per semester and you will receive information regarding these courses via email. We make sure there are adequate spaces in the required courses for our MS students.

Yes, an orientation is held in August each year for our new students. You will be contacted by the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology via email shortly after acceptance with more information.

No. At the beginning of each semester, you will meet individually with the Directors of the program to go over their transcripts and come up with a personalized course plan. Seats are reserved for MS students so there is no need to register prior to your arrival. You will be contacted in August by the Cell and Molecular Biology Department with information regarding this meeting and other aspects of orientation.

The Master's program follows the same academic calendar as the undergraduates at Tulane. You can look over the calendar here.

Yes, it is strongly encouraged that you do apply while in the program.

No, students must start each fall semester.