Breast cancer cells invading through extracellular matrix.
Mauricio J. Reginato, Ph.D.
Program Co-Director
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Jane Azizkhan-Clifford, Ph.D.
Program Co-Director
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Kate Pelusi, MSEd
Academic Coordinator
Biomedical Graduate and Postgraduate Studies
Drexel University College of Medicine
2900 Queen Lane Suite G24
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1096
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kpelusi@drexelmed.edu
Program Email cancerbiology@drexelmed.edu
Drexel University College of Medicine's Cancer Biology program provides a master's degree focused on the fundamentals of cancer from an interdisciplinary perspective, including molecular and cell biology of cancer initiation, metastasis, treatment, and prevention. Graduates of the program gain comprehensive knowledge of molecular, cell, and cancer biology, and expertise in the latest techniques used in cancer biology research.
Who Should Apply?
The Master of Science in Cancer Biology program is ideally suited for enhancing the student's understanding of molecular and cell biology concepts as they relate to cancer and providing a strong scientific skill set in the fast-expanding field of cancer research. Students in the program represent many backgrounds including:
- New college graduates
- Recent college graduates interested in career changes
- Laboratory technicians
- Industrial and biotechnology employees
Career Advancement
The Cancer Biology program encompasses classes, lab rotations, and supervised thesis research. This combination provides graduates of the program with a knowledge base and set of technical skills that should make them very competitive for laboratory jobs in the academic or industrial sectors, or, if they are already employed, enhance their potential for advancement.
Faculty
The Cancer Biology program includes faculty from Drexel University College of Medicine as well as selected faculty from Fox Chase Cancer Center.
Program Requirements
A total of 43 credits is required for graduation.
The program offers thesis and non-thesis options. For those who choose the thesis option, two lab rotations and nine credit hours of research are required. A written thesis is required based on research performed. For those who choose the non-thesis option, nine credit hours of special topics of cancer research are required. Students are required to write a review focused on an area of concentration related to cancer biology.
Curriculum Timeline
Year 1
Fall Semester I
Core Curriculum I: Molecular Structure and Metabolism
First Lab Rotation
Core Cancer Topics
Cancer Biology Journal Club
Spring Semester I
Core Curriculum II: Cells to Systems
Second Lab Rotation
Cancer Biology Journal Club
Scientific Integrity & Ethics
Year 2
Fall Semester II
Cancer Biology
Cancer Biology Journal Club
Cancer Biology Thesis Research
Elective
Spring Semester II
Advanced Cancer Biology
Cancer Biology Journal Club
Elective
Biostatistics
Cancer Biology Thesis Research
Electives
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Biochemistry Experimental Approaches
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Cell Cycle and Apoptosis
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Infectious Diseases/Inflammation and Cancer
- Cancer Biomarkers and Therapeutics
Application Details
Interested applicants should submit their online applications by July 1. If you have any questions about the program please contact Dr. Reginato; for application and administrative questions please contact Stephanie Hasson.
Apply to the Cancer Biology program.
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