Graduate Programs in Cancer Biology

Overview

The University of Kansas / Graduate Programs in 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)

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

10

Applied

4

Accepted

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

9

Total Graduate Students

11%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

88%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	Not Reported
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (55%)

Female (44%)

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:	1,709,244

Location & Contact

Address 3901 Rainbow Boulevard
2003 Wahl Hall East
Kansas City, KS  66160
United States

Contact Dr. Danny R. Welch
Chair
Phone: 913-945-7739

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