Cellular and Molecular Biology

The focus of the master's degree and Ph.D. programs in Cellular and Molecular Biology at The University of Toledo is to train graduate students for a wide range of scientific career opportunities in academia and industry. 

Our graduate Biology students receive in-depth, personalized training from internationally renowned biomedical researchers. Research and courses emphasize cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and related areas.  

Top Reasons to Study Cellular and Molecular Biology at UToledo

Financial support.

The majority of master's students and all doctoral students receive tuition waivers and competitive stipends in exchange for working as teaching or research assistants.  

Intensive research training.

Students in the Cellular and Molecular Biology graduate program receive one-on-one training, working directly with research mentors. They receive in-depth experience with advanced technology and gain marketable knowledge and skills. 

Internationally recognized faculty.

Biology faculty are some of the most productive research faculty at The University of Toledo. They receive external funding and publish many scholarly articles co-authored by student researchers each year. 

Faculty mentors.

To be accepted into UToledo’s M.S. or Ph.D. degree program in Cellular and Molecular Biology, you must be approved by a faculty member who will work with you while you earn your degree. Visit the College of Graduate Studies for full application requirements. 

World-class research facilities.

Biology master's and doctoral students have access to the latest technology and resources in the labs at the Bowman-Oddy/Wolfe Hall complex on Main Campus and in the labs on our Health Science Campus, home to the UT Medical Center.  .

Network.

The Biology Graduate Student Association offers a ready-made support system and study groups. The Careers in Science Committee hosts events, from seminars to career fairs, that inform students about jobs and connects them with mentors. 

Want to teach?

UToledo's dual degree program allows students who want to become high-school biology teachers simultaneously earn an M.S. in Biology and an Education degree. It can be completed in 18 months.