Graduate Programs at DU
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Whether you're looking for a certificate, master's or doctorate, our 10 schools and colleges offer graduate degree programs that integrate independent study, research and professional development.
- Master's
A master’s degree is the first level of graduate study, typically requiring one to two years of full-time study. To pursue a master’s, you’ll need an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree. Many degrees are specialized to prepare you to enter the job market as a highly qualified applicant or work as an educator in your field.
- Doctoral
A doctoral degree is the highest achievable graduate degree, preparing students to work in the upper echelons of their field as either practitioners or educators. Many doctoral candidates complete a dissertation, thesis or project based off original research, defending their work in front of a committee of experts. Others take rigorous coursework that prepares them for professional practice and licensure.
- Certificate
A graduate certificate is approximately equivalent to a bachelor’s or master’s degree, but with a more limited scope. Most can be achieved in a year or less, and many confer professional benefits such as licensure. Learn more about federal-aid designated certificates.
- MA
Master of Arts
- MFA
Master of Fine Arts
- MS
Master of Science
- MLS
Master of Legal Studies
- MSW
Master of Social Work
- LLM
Master of Laws
- Macc
Master of Accountancy
- MBA
Master of Business Administration
- MLIS
Master of Library and Information Science
- MM
Master of Music
- MPP
Master of Professional Psychology
- MSL
Master of Legal Studies
- PSM
Professional Science Masters
- MSLA
Master of Science in Legal Administration
- MT
Master of Taxation
- EdD
Doctorate of Education
- EdS
Educational Specialist
- PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
- PsyD
Doctorate of Psychology
- Juris Doctor
Doctor of Jurisprudence
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Molecular and Cellular Biophysics
About this Program
The University of Denver's PhD program in molecular and cellular biophysics provides students a core foundation in biophysical theory and practice, along with flexibility and individualized attention. Participation of faculty from the departments of biological sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, and physics and astronomy enhances the strength and breadth of our program by incorporating cross-disciplinary and collaborative approaches to research. Areas of research include super resolution microscopy, developmental dynamics, protein folding, protein network analysis, signal transduction cascades, single molecule biophysics, cellular physiology and the development of novel imaging techniques.
Students with strong quantitative undergraduate backgrounds in fields such as physics, chemistry and mathematics who desire to apply these skills to biological problems are encouraged to apply, as are those with backgrounds in cell or molecular biology and solid foundations in mathematics and physics. We particularly encourage projects in the traditional disciplines of physics, biology and chemistry, as well as those using methods of mathematical analysis and computer modeling.