MS Biochemistry at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Deepen your understanding of molecular processes and their applications in health and biotechnology with Iowa State University's Biochemistry graduate program. Our program offers a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in biochemical research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and academic teaching. Collaborate closely with esteemed faculty on cutting-edge studies in protein structure and function, enzymology, metabolic pathways, and molecular genetics.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 7 for full consideration for PhD rotation program that begins in the fall of that year. No deadline for direct admission in fall, spring or summer to a faculty research group for Master's or P | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Biochemistry; Cell Biology; Computational Biology; Enzymology; Gene Regulation; Immunobiology; Metabolic Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Nutritional Biochemistry; Plant Biochemistry; Signal Transduction; Structural Biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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