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Master of Science [M.S] [Biochemistry and Molecular Biology] From University of Kansas

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Master of Science [M.S] (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

₹16 L/Yr

$19,342 /Yr

Offered By: University of Kansas Medical Center

MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Kansas is offered as a 3-years program by the School of Medicine.
This university is ranked #124 in National Universities, US News.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The M.S. in biochemistry and molecular biology normally leads to positions at the advanced technical level in academic research, industry, or government.
Core services are available, which include: a transgenic mouse facility; a biotechnology support center that offers DNA synthesis, sequencing, and microchip analysis; a state-of-the-art mass spectrometry facility; in-house x-ray crystallographic equipment; and a variety of spectroscopy and calorimetry instruments, including advanced fluorescence equipment.
Their faculty members are associated with a variety of cross-disciplinary centers within the university, including The Kidney Institute, the COBRE for Protein Structure and Function, the COBRE for Novel Approaches for Control of Microbial Pathogens, the COBRE for Molecular Regulation of Cell Development and Differentiation, the Cancer Center and the Institute for Fetal Maternal Biology.
The MSc program consists of 30 credits.
Their mission is to:
- provide a dynamic research environment with programs in the disciplines of biochemistry and molecular biology
- provide a superior educational experience for graduate students and medical students
- provide a rich training environment for postdoctoral fellows
- provide service to our institution and community
Areas of research strength include:
- Regulation of gene expression, emphasizing but not limited to transcription regulation.
- Protein folding and structure determination.
- Allosteric regulation of protein function.
- Signal transduction

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	~~Jun 1, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1603258 (USD 19342)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	₹1201905 (USD 14500)
Total Cost	₹1201905 (USD 14500)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics, or related fields or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Research experience (beyond labs associated with lecture courses) is strongly suggested.
Prerequisite coursework:
- One year of general chemistry
- One year of organic chemistry or one semester of organic chemistry and one semester of biochemistry
- One year of biological sciences
- One semester of calculus
- One semester of physics

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 115
AEC Coursework: Completion of all AEC coursework and designation as "Proficiency Obtained"
Submission of GRE scores is not required.

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Biology Laboratory Assistant
Chemist
Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Laboratory Technician
Research Scientist
Biochemist
Research Associate
Laboratory Researcher
Senior Scientist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Go Clean Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
AAUW International Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Gyandhan Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1 L/Yr$1,222	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Deutschland Stipendium Program	Scholarship per student₹ 3.6 L/Yr$4,363	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details