Overview

Graduate students in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Georgia usually enter the program at the beginning of fall semester, but in special cases a student with previous experience may be admitted for the spring semester.

Quick Facts:

Deadline for all fellowships and assistantships is January 1, but exceptional qualifications may lead to awards at other times. In addition to the courses listed in the curriculum, a number of interdisciplinary courses are available to interested students in the BCMB program.
The listings in Biology, Plant Biology, Cellular Biology, Genetics and Microbiology should be consulted to determine the range of courses available to graduate students majoring in BCMB; see the online Graduate Bulletin.

Programme Structure

A number of interdisciplinary courses such as Nucleic Acids (GENE 8920) and Molecular Genetics (GENE 8930) are offered to interested students in the biochemistry and molecular biology graduate program.

The listings in biology, cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, and plant biology should be consulted to determine the range of courses available to graduate students majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology.
One year of a foreign language at the high school or college level is required for a master of doctoral degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 245 other Masters in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission and Application Procedures

Readmission Procedures

Deferring an Application

Application Fee

Transcripts and Academic Records

Entrance Test Scores

Letters of Recommendation

Non-Degree or Transient Status

Application Forms

Summary of Materials

Tuition Fee

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International

28898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14449 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

28358 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14179 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

9568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4784 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Athens

720 - 1170 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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