Cellular, Molecular, Structural and Genetic Studies - Columbia University in the City of New York

Cellular, Molecular, Structural and Genetic Studies from Columbia University in the City of New York is a Campus Master Anatomy degree that prepares you for a Science career. Structure of Program: The Integrated Program in Cellular , Molecular , Structural and Genetic Studies is an interdepartmental degree-granting program offering pre-doctoral training for students at the Columbia University Medical Center. This program also serves as the parent program for students who do not wish to select a particular track, thereby giving them more options in possible research mentors. This program was previously called the Integrated Program in Cellular, Molecular and Biophysical Studies and started out as the interdisciiplinary nature of biomedical research became more obvious and the need for interdepartmental core courses was perceived specifically to educate graduate students in the basics of biochemistry, molecular biology , genetics and cell biology. The Integrated Program was started in 1986; graduates of the Integrated Program are currently independent investigators at top-flight universities and research institutes. The Integrated Program presents students with a unique opportunity to obtain rigorous training in an individualized environment. The Integrated Program is composed of faculty from each of the basic science departments at the Medical Center and the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (C2B2). This program is also referred to as the Interdisciplinary Program, because of the kind of training it provides. There are currently over 100 faculty members in the program from the seven basic science departments. The faculty represents most of the basic scientists at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. There are currently ~90 students in this program, including ~20 MD-PhD students. We have enrolled on the average twelve students a year and 2-5 MD-PhD students join the Integrated Program each year. Some of our students have also competed successfully for fellowships prior to enrollment. Curriculum:M During the first year, the students take four core courses, including a one-year sequence in Advanced Biochemistry and Eukaryotic Molecular Biology, a course in Microbial Molecular Genetics and a course in Cell Biology of Membranes and Organelles. Some of the students also opt to take Molecular Biophysics during their first year, although they can take this course as an elective in the second year as well. During the second year, students need to take a course in Responsible Conduct of Research. View more details on Columbia University in the City of New York . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Anatomy courses.