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Academics

Graduate Degree

The more than 150 Ph.D. students in graduate fields within in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics engage in world-class, multidisciplinary training in the biological and biomedical sciences. 

Graduate program
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Carolyn Fisher, graduate student (GRAD) in molecular biology and genetics (MBG), and graduate resident fellow at Cook House. Credit: Jason Koski (UREL)

Undergraduate Program

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG) shares a leading role in research and teaching in modern biology at Cornell University. 

Undergraduate program details
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Students in Charles "Chip" Aquadro's genomics class listen to the results of their participation in the Genographic Project. Credit: Jason Koski (UREL)

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Outcomes

Outcomes

Summer Research Experience (REU)

Summer Research Experience (REU)