Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology provides a Master of Science graduate program spanning 1.5 years. This curriculum equips students for professional paths in research, education, biotechnology, or continued studies in health and life sciences. Our faculty members bring expertise across various disciplines including biochemistry, genetics, cellular biology, molecular biology, and structural biology. The program immerses students in biochemistry and molecular biology research, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application to achieve the MS degree. Fundamental principles and competencies are covered in mandatory core courses, while additional coursework involves specialized electives and topic-specific classes chosen with guidance from the student's advisory committee. To earn the MS degree, students must complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits while maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher. This includes 24 credits from essential courses in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics, along with laboratory research, literature review, and advanced biochemical and cellular techniques. The remaining 6 credits can be fulfilled through elective options, seminar courses, and classes focusing on experimental design, data interpretation, and laboratory methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants do not need to send their official transcripts until they are offered admission into the program.
In addition to the minimum requirements of the Graduate School, the following are suggested requirements:
BS or BA degree in a life science related field, with a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00. Pre-requisites include mathematics through one year of calculus, chemistry (including organic chemistry and laboratory), general physics, and one year of biology (including laboratory). It is highly recommended that students will have taken two semesters of biochemistry, and one semester each of genetics, cell biology, physical chemistry, and English composition. Students accepted into the program without a pre-requisite may be asked to take the appropriate upper level undergraduate course prior to undertaking specific graduate level courses.
Personal Statement: What would you consider your special qualifications to be? What do you propose to do with your advanced degree professionally? Discuss briefly your experience in biochemistry and cell biology outside the classroom.
Three letters of recommendation from people who can evaluate the applicant's potential for graduate work and independent research.
International Students: A proficiency in the English language is required. If your native or primary language is not English, you must take an English proficiency test. To be considered for admission, an applicant must present an acceptable score on the TOEFL or IELTS test. IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no subsection below 6. TOEFL: Paper-based test: 550, computer based test: 213, or Internet-based test: 90. Under special circumstances, lower scores may be considered.
In addition to the minimum requirements of the Graduate School, the following are suggested requirements:
BS or BA degree in a life science related field, with a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00. Pre-requisites include mathematics through one year of calculus, chemistry (including organic chemistry and laboratory), general physics, and one year of biology (including laboratory). It is highly recommended that students will have taken two semesters of biochemistry, and one semester each of genetics, cell biology, physical chemistry, and English composition. Students accepted into the program without a pre-requisite may be asked to take the appropriate upper level undergraduate course prior to undertaking specific graduate level courses.
Personal Statement: What would you consider your special qualifications to be? What do you propose to do with your advanced degree professionally? Discuss briefly your experience in biochemistry and cell biology outside the classroom.
Three letters of recommendation from people who can evaluate the applicant's potential for graduate work and independent research.
International Students: A proficiency in the English language is required. If your native or primary language is not English, you must take an English proficiency test. To be considered for admission, an applicant must present an acceptable score on the TOEFL or IELTS test. IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 with no subsection below 6. TOEFL: Paper-based test: 550, computer based test: 213, or Internet-based test: 90. Under special circumstances, lower scores may be considered.
Tuition
USD
24,490