Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Bioengineering - Synthetic and Computational Biology in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
45,096
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Synthetic and computational biologists focus on creating new biological systems and functions by integrating engineering principles and digital tools with biological science. Their goals include developing more affordable, sustainable materials and engineering genetic systems that are higher-performing, faster to develop, and safer. Students pursuing synthetic biology need diverse expertise spanning biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, genomics, statistical genetics, and coding. Those specializing in this field gain qualifications for biotechnology careers, particularly in pharmaceutical research, bioenergy, and scientific investigation.
Career Opportunities:
Corporate sectors (encompassing medical technology, genetic testing, healthcare services, drug production, pharmaceutical research, environmental cleanup, or agricultural innovation)
Higher education
Scientific research
Medical fields
Corporate management
Legal professions
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university in their home country. Never been enrolled as a university student. GPA - 3.40.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 80 or better (Berkeley prefers 100). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 80 or better (Berkeley prefers 100). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.5.
Tuition
USD
45,096