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MS Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology is a professional master’s degree intended to provide students with a comprehensive education in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. By combining coursework, internships and advanced laboratory training, this program prepares students for employment in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, government, and academic sectors. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Duration: 33 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

A minimum total of 33 credits, an internship and passing an exit examination. Students are required to take 18 credits of core conceptual courses, eight credits of Practical Coursework Options (including workshops, laboratory or research courses), and seven credits of professional master’s cohort courses (communication skills, Frontiers seminars, business practices, internship). Listed courses include Industrial Insights; Professional Development Seminar (two credits); Professional Writing and Communication Skills.

Career pathways

By combining coursework, internships and advanced laboratory training, this program prepares students for employment in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, government, and academic sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

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.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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