Pasadena,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics in Pasadena United States | California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology
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Pasadena United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
58,479
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics graduate program is an interdisciplinary initiative bridging biology, chemistry, and physics to explore life's chemical foundations. Biochemists and biophysicists investigate the atomic architecture and folding patterns of biological polymers, their interactions with other molecules, and their functional roles in cellular processes. At life's core lies the cell, and contemporary biochemistry and biophysics aim to decipher how cellular components collectively enable diverse biological functions. This field specifically examines how cellular elements systematically organize themselves to achieve structural integrity, operational capacity, and dynamic responsiveness.
This comprehensive graduate program is jointly administered by the Divisions of Chemistry/Chemical Engineering and Biology/Biological Engineering. The coursework offers extensive training in macromolecular biochemistry and biophysics, while ensuring specialized expertise in each student's chosen doctoral research area.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or the equivalent before beginning graduate study.Transcripts from each college or university attended, three letters of recommendation, a CV, and the applicant's statement of purpose are required components of the application and are carefully and equally weighed during the evaluation process.
There is no minimum requirement for the English proficiency exams. However, all new students who have had limited instruction in English will participate in a one-on-one English evaluation with the ESL instructor during Orientation and may be asked to enroll in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course.
There is no minimum requirement for the English proficiency exams. However, all new students who have had limited instruction in English will participate in a one-on-one English evaluation with the ESL instructor during Orientation and may be asked to enroll in an English as a Second Language (ESL) course.
Tuition
USD
58,479