Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Knoxville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,108
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) at the University of Tennessee educates graduate students in core scientific research principles. Our department delivers outstanding graduate training with a richly diverse student body. The curriculum features: a) rigorous graduate-level instruction through lectures, laboratory sessions, and seminars, b) involvement in groundbreaking, fundamental research at the forefront of molecular and cellular biology, and c) varied teaching experiences with guided mentorship to enhance instructional abilities. BCMB faculty are dedicated to creating a supportive mentoring atmosphere that prepares students for success across various professional trajectories.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for graduate study are expected to have a background equivalent to that required of undergraduate majors in this department. This includes knowledge of the basic principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics and physiology. Requirements for admission are:
One year of general biology or the equivalent.
A minimum of 8 credit hours of approved biology courses beyond the introductory level and including the subject areas of genetics, cell biology and physiology.
Two years of chemistry including one year of general chemistry and one year of introductory organic chemistry with laboratory.
At least one semester of biochemistry.
One year of calculus.
One year of physics.
Graduate Record Examination scores.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
One year of general biology or the equivalent.
A minimum of 8 credit hours of approved biology courses beyond the introductory level and including the subject areas of genetics, cell biology and physiology.
Two years of chemistry including one year of general chemistry and one year of introductory organic chemistry with laboratory.
At least one semester of biochemistry.
One year of calculus.
One year of physics.
Graduate Record Examination scores.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
32,108