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University of Michigan
Overview
University of Michigan / Doctoral Program in Cancer Biology is located in Ann Arbor, MI, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Preliminary examination, oral defense of dissertation |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
128
Applied
11
Accepted
6
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Three letters of recommendation, research experience, personal and research statements |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 84 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$140,000
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
16
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 18.75% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6.25% |
| Asian | 18.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 6.25% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (37%)
Female (62%)
Faculty
40
Total faculty
Full-time - 40
Part-time - 0
Male (29)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Tumor immunology, viral oncogenesis, cell biology, genetics, epidemiology, pathology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, cancer genetics, cancer immunology and hematopoiesis, developmental therapeutics, translational and clinical research, cancer epidemiology and prevention |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,644,729 |
Location & Contact
Address
2978 Taubman Medical Library
1135 East Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
United States
1135 East Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
United States
Contact
Dr. Elizabeth Lawlor
Professor of Pediatric Oncology/Associate Director for Education and Training, UM Comprehensive Cancer Center/Director, Cancer Biology Program
Email: elawlor@umich.edu
Phone: 734-615-4814
Fax: 734-764-9017
Professor of Pediatric Oncology/Associate Director for Education and Training, UM Comprehensive Cancer Center/Director, Cancer Biology Program
Email: elawlor@umich.edu
Phone: 734-615-4814
Fax: 734-764-9017