Overview

The mission of the Biology with Biochemistry Option at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is to provide students with a relevant education for biomedical and biotechnological careers, to lead in molecular biological research, and to serve the university and the scientific community.

The Programme

A wide variety of career opportunities is currently available for those individuals possessing advanced knowledge and skills, particularly in the areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, genetics, endocrinology, and immunology.

Programme Structure

The master’s candidate must demonstrate competence in mathematics, chemistry, and physics comparable to New Mexico Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Biology.Requirements for the Master of Science degree in Biology with Specialization in Biochemistry follow the M.S. with Thesis option.

Additional requirements are the following:

Completion of at least six credit hours of 500‐level biology coursework other than thesis, directed study, or seminar.

Completion of at least six credit hours of CHEM 521 (Advanced Topics in Biochemistry, 3 credits) and CHEM 547 (Medicinal Chemistry, 3 credits), or committee‐approved substitute 500‐level chemistry course(s).

Completion of two credit hours of BIOL 501, (Graduate Seminar) and two credit hours of CHEM 529 (Chemistry Graduate Seminar).

Thesis overlaps the fields of Biology and Chemistry and is supervised by faculty from both Biology and Chemistry Departments.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Socorro, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Biochemistry Genetics View 266 other Masters in Biochemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following are required for graduate applications:

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Unofficial GRE scores
Unofficial TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students whose first language is not English. English Language Requirements
Recommendations letters (three)
Statement of Purpose
Resume

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

28022 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28022 USD per year during 24 months.
National

28022 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28022 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

9548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9548 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Socorro

845 - 1320 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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