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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
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 76
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Chemistry Biochemistry Genetics View 496 other Masters in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 76
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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
Tuition Fee
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International
25686 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25686 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
25686 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25686 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
8738 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8738 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
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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