Overview

In the Biological Sciences - Cell and Developmental Biology Track of University of Rochester our students study the structure, function, and organization of the cell, as well as its development and evolution from single-celled organisms to complex life forms.

Key facts

They require students to maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in the major, excluding allied field courses. See the advising page for information on how to declare your major, who your program advisor is, double majors, double degrees, petitioning for exceptions and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Biology with Lab

Perspectives in Biology with Lab

Principles of Genetics

Cell Biology

Developmental Biology

Eukaryotic Genomes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

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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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130

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100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary school transcript

Teacher recommendation (one required)

School report/counselor recommendation

Mid-year report

Final transcript

College transcript

Official Test Scores

Writing sample

English language exam results

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69030 USD / year

≈ 69030 USD / year
Out-of-State

69030 USD / year

≈ 69030 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69030 USD / year

≈ 69030 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rochester

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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