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Overview
The University of Kansas / Department of Cancer Biology is located in Kansas City, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
Degree
Concentration
Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)
Degrees Awarded
Degree
Number Awarded
Master's Degrees
1
Doctoral Degrees
1
Other Advanced Degrees
0
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available?
No
Evening/weekend programs available?
No
Distance learning programs available?
No
Terminal master's degree available?
No
Degree Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Master's Degrees
Entrance Exam GRE
Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees
Entrance Exam GRE
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16
Applied
4
Accepted
4
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
Type
Domestic
International
Priority date
Fall deadline
December 1st
December 1st
Yes
Entrance Requirements
Exam
Details
Master's Degree Exam
GRE
Doctoral Degree Exam
GRE
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Financial award applicants must submit:
FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards
March 1
Types of financial support available
Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Student Body
11
Total Graduate Students
27%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
0%
Black or African American
0%
White or Caucasian
72%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
Unknown
0%
Gender
Male (36%)
Female (63%)
Research
Focus of faculty research:
Cancer genetics, mechanisms of metastasis, tumor microenvironment, GI cancers (colon, pancreatic, liver), sarcomas, cancer chemoprevention, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, drug resistance, breast cancer, tumor immunology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
1,867,771
Location & Contact
Address
3901 Rainbow Boulevard 2003 Wahl Hall East Kansas City, KS 66045 United States
Contact
Dr. Joan Lewis-Wambi Graduate Program Director Phone: 913-945-7739
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