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Master of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology (STEM) Stony Brook University Stony Brook University, USA

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USD 30276

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 100

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology offers a graduate program for the Master of Science degree. This ~1.5 year MS program is designed to prepare students for careers in research, teaching, biotechnology, or further advanced studies in health and life sciences. Our pool of faculty represents diverse research interests spanning biochemistry, genetics, cell, molecular, and structural biology.

To document our success, here are some numbers. In the twelve years since its inception, we’ve admitted 129 students (about 10-12 per year). 95% of those students graduated (122 out of the 129 who were admitted). Of these 122 graduates, 84% have continued in health science related careers. 43 students entered Ph.D. programs; 15 were admitted to medical, dental or veterinarian schools; the remainder obtained positions as Research technicians. Our graduates have gone on to Ph.D. programs at top-notch research institutes or medical schools, including NYU, Thomas Jefferson University, Albert Einstein, Cornell, Mt. Sinai, Rockefeller, Case Western, Stony Brook, Rutgers, Purdue, Imperial College (UK), Cold Spring Harbor, Scripps, Univ. Utah, Univ. Indiana, UC Santa Cruz. The private sector has also benefited from our graduates, who have obtained positions at Regeneron, Pfizer, Sloan Kettering, Pillar Biosciences, and Nanoprobes to name a few. One student is a regulatory lawyer for the FDA in Washington, DC.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a BS or BA degree in a life science related field, with a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00. Pre-requisites include mathematics through one year of calculus, chemistry (including organic chemistry and laboratory), general physics, and one year of biology (including laboratory). It is highly recommended that students will have taken two semesters of biochemistry, and one semester each of genetics, cell biology, physical chemistry, and English composition. Students accepted into the program without a pre-requisite may be asked to take the appropriate upper level undergraduate course prior to undertaking specific graduate level courses.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    30276

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 100

    Application Fee
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    20033 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • Merit based scholarship USD 1000 – 6000 approx, no separate application is required.

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