The Ph.D. in Molecular Biology is a research-intensive degree. Prior to admission to the program, an applicant must contact a Molecular Biology department professor directly to determine if they may be interested in serving as the student's potential adviser. Once a future graduate adviser agrees to accept a student into their lab, an applicant can start an application to the Molecular Biology Graduate program. Admissions to the program are allowed in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.<br><br>An application to the Ph.D. program should include a curriculum vitae (CV), a 2-page statement of research interests and career plans, contact information for three references, transcripts from previous institutions, and GRE scores. Those students with an M.S. degree may be excluded from the GRE score requirement. Following admission, a student will conduct a guided research project in the laboratory into which they have been accepted. The faculty research adviser is responsible for financial support of the student. A research project is expected to result in publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as presentations at departmental seminars and scientific meetings.