Overview
What do the Biochemistry graduate programs offer?
- Students of the Biochemistry program of Virginia Tech obtain world-class research training and develop analytical skills, including big data analytics, in our programs. They learn how to present their research to a general audience and write and publish their results. Our program is designed to develop professionals who will be leaders and innovators.
Where do the students go after completing their degree?
- Graduates from our graduate programs are very successful in securing jobs in the biotechnology and healthcare industries, academia, and law firms, to name a few.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Biochemistry
- Techniques in Biochemical Research
- Computational Biochemistry for Bioinformatics
- Seminar in Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology
- Biochemistry for the Life Sciences
- Protein Structure and Function
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 754 other Masters in Biochemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit your application online, along with the $75 application fee
- Include a scanned copy of your college transcripts with your online application, then arrange for an official copy to be sent to us after you receive an offer of admission
- Letters of Recommendation
- The Graduate School doesn’t require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application
Tuition Fee
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International
18942 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9471 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
18942 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9471 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
9398 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4699 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Blacksburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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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.