MS Biochemistry at University of Vermont

Programme overview

The objective of this program is to provide students both a theoretical and practical knowledge of fundamental biochemical concepts while preparing students for careers in research (academic or industrial) or increasing their competitiveness for additional graduate degrees.

Department: Biochemistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 30 credits (at least 17 of which must be taken from graduate courses offered by the Department of Biochemistry and 6 of which must be at the 6000-level) and successful completion of a comprehensive exam are required for completion of the master's degree in biochemistry. Students must meet all of the requirements stipulated by the UVM Graduate College for the Master's Degree. Students must complete the following courses: *Successful completion of BIOC 3005/BIOC 3006 can substitute for the BIOC 6001/BIOC 6002 requirement for previous UVM students only. However, these will not count

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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 go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes, $25 for CAS applicants to select programmes, and $20 for a Certificate of Graduate Study. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

Apply through the official page: https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/admissionfinancial/admissions/

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