Overview
About Molecular Biophysics and Structural Biology at University of Pittsburgh
The Molecular Biophysics & Structural Biology (MBSB) PhD Graduate Program is an adventure that brings together faculty across the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh as well as faculty of various departments at Carnegie Mellon University. It aims to provide a fertile and collaborative research and learning experience to its students, and has allowed current and previous students to explore a range of fascinating research topics.
Research conducted by faculty of the graduate program covers a diverse range of topics in Molecular Biophysics and Structural Biology. Areas of study are focused on understanding fundamental principles involved in reactions and interactions in biological systems.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- NMR spectroscopy
- X-ray crystallography
- cryo electron microscopy
- atomic force microscopy
- mass spectrometry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Molecular Sciences View 238 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A statement of purpose that addresses your specific interests and/or expertise in Molecular Biophysics and/or Structural Biology. Please indicate as specifically as possible the area of research you wish to pursue.
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation from persons with a detailed knowledge of the student’s research and/or academic background and potential for independent research. At least one letter must be from a research mentor/advisor of your current undergraduate or graduate program.
- Transcripts for all college-level institutions attended.
- Applicants who are citizens of countries where English is not the official language (and the Province of Quebec in Canada) are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency
- The application fee is $50.
Tuition Fee
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International
47104 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 47104 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
47104 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 47104 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
29396 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29396 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Financing
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Funding
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