Catholic University of America Multiple locations
Washington, D. C. , Washington, D.C. , United States
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Overview
The Biology program from Catholic University of America includes thesis and non-thesis options. The courses in the thesis and non- thesis tracks are identical except for Thesis Guidance (6 credits) which is required in the thesis option but not in the non-thesis option.
Students in the non-thesis option must satisfy this 6 credit requirement by completing Research Problems in Biology (3 credits) and additional electives. Students in both programs must pass a written comprehensive examination.
Students in the thesis option must also complete a research project and write an acceptable thesis. The non-thesis option is considered a terminal degree and is not normally applicable toward the Ph.D. degree.
To fulfill thesis requirements, students perform experimental research under the tutelage of the faculty.
Fields of research concentration currently include:
- mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis
- liver cell biology in health and disease
- biochemical and genetic analysis of multidrug transporters in yeast and humans
- molecular biology of cancer and metastasis
- regulation of gene expression during development
- mechanisms of craniofacial diseases
- mechanisms of DNA packaging in bacteriophages and viruses
- novel genetic engineering approaches for epitope presentation and vaccine development
- bacterial exotoxins and their inhibitors
- biophysics of single ion channels and membrane transport
- mechanisms of nutrient signaling that drive chromosome instability
- how genotoxic stress is generated by and contributes to Huntington's disease
- regulation of human KRAS in yeast
- microfluidic platforms to study aging and intercellular communication
Standard prerequisites for graduate work in biology include two years of chemistry, two years of biology (including biochemistry and microbiology), one year of physics, and one year of calculus. Students admitted to the department with a deficiency take the required courses during the first year of graduate work.
Applicants must include results of the Graduate Record Examination, preferably including an advanced test in one of the biological sciences.
Programme Structure
Courses in this program provide a foundation in:
- biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, and virology. In addition, presentations and participation in a graduate seminar program prepare students to be effective teachers and communicators.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 746 other Masters in Biochemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.
- Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Submit confirmation of financial support
- Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts
- Receive your admission packet with visa information
- Secondary School Report
- Official/Attested Copy of Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
1705 - 2975 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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