Exploring the interdisciplinary life sciences
The Graduate Program in Cell, Molecular and Structural Biology (CMSB) is a multidisciplinary, interdepartmental program of study and research leading to M.S. (with a thesis required) and Ph.D. degrees. The CMSB program brings together, from various departments at Miami University, faculty and students with broad interests in several areas of life sciences
Career Options
Microbiologist
Education Administrator (postsecondary)
Biochemist
Curriculum & Courses
CMSB seminar
Pedagogy training
One course from 3 of 4 core areas:
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Structural Biology
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
August 2025
Miami University
Oxford Campus,
501 E. High Street,
OXFORD,
Ohio,
45056, United States
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.00. Applicants for graduate study must have earned at least a 4-year U.S. equivalent Baccalaureate degree. Typically, 16 years of schooling with four years of full-time study at the university level, culminating with the award of a first or second degree. Proof of English Proficiency: All international students must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting ONE of the following requirements: TOEFL iBT - 80; IELTS - 6.5; PTE - 54; Duolingo - 110.
Application deadline: Jan/01 for fall.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students who are driven to achieve the highest quality education will be given every tool to succeed at Miami University.