MS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Miami

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is a full-time, 30 credit program, designed to be completed in one year. This program offers laboratory-based training in an intellectually stimulating learning environment with opportunities for students to become critical thinkers. Students are taught by faculty members who are leaders in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and span a broad area of research within the scientific community.

Faculty: Miller School of Medicine | Duration: one year / 30 credits | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Successful completion of 15 credit hours of required courses and up to 15 credit hours of research work totaling 30 credit hours. Successful completion of 15 credit hours of required courses and up to 15 credit hours of research work totaling 30 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program at the Miller School must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and sufficient undergraduate coursework in the areas of biological sciences, physical sciences, medicine, agricultural sciences, or chemical sciences. Competitive candidates will have the following: Excellent academic record (minimum overall cumulative GPA = 3.0). Strong letters of recommendation. Motivation to pursue state-of-the-art biomedical research or a career in medicine. Full application instructions can be found online .

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.

Most on-campus graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application; the application fee is $85 for Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Communication, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Miller School of Medicine and Rosenstiel School programmes, and $100 for Miami Herbert Business School and Frost School of Music programmes. Nursing applies through NursingCAS; Law, MD, Physical Therapy and Public Health Sciences use their own application portals.

Apply through the official page: http://biomed.med.miami.edu/apply

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