Washington, D. C. , Washington, D.C. , United States
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Overview
The purpose of the M.S. in Biology offered by Catholic University of America is to prepare students for teaching, research, and administrative careers in biological or biomedical sciences. 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.
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
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- A Literary Approach to Biology
- General Biology
- Mechanisms of Life
- Medicine and Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 474 other Masters in Biochemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
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
49680 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 24840 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months. -
National
49680 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 24840 USD per semester and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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