Overview

The Molecular Biology and Biochemistry program of Wesleyan University while focused on exploring and understanding the molecular basis of life, the MB&B major allows for flexible, interdisciplinary studies, enabling students to couple their affinity for biological sciences with other majors.

Curious students who bring a passion for learning about the intricacies of the natural world, have a keen interest in science, and apply a logical, analytical, meticulous approach to their studies are likely to find great meaning and satisfaction in the MB& B major. Students with mathematical aptitude, perseverance, patience, and effective communication skills are those who excel in this course of study.

The Major in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry provides foundational training for various professional careers in medicine, public health, the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, public policy, science journalism, and teaching, among others.

Student Learning Goals

Acquire mastery of core foundational knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry

Acquire selective familiarity with our primary literature and bioinformatic databases

Achieve familiarity with major questions at the forefront of our field

Acquire mastery of analytical, quantitative, and creative approaches to analyze problems in our field and to synthesize them in order to create logical hypotheses and experimental plans

Acquire ability to use multidisciplinary approaches to synthesize a cogent experimental plan

Acquire mastery of important methodologies in our field

Acquire mastery of a subset of hands-on methodologies in our field

Acquire proficiency in oral, written, and visual modes of effective scientific communication

Study Abroad

Like all Wesleyan students, MB&B majors often choose to study abroad for a semester or more. In the past few years, MB&B majors have visited Australia, Chile, Denmark, South Africa, England, France, Tanzania, and Germany, among other countries. During their semester abroad, MB&B majors may choose to take courses that satisfy their major or general education requirements, and may also arrange to do research at the host institution. Decisions about whether courses taken abroad can count for credit towards the MB&B major are made the department on a case-by-case basis. Students must have the appropriate “course approval” form signed before departure by the Chair of the MB&B department, and be sure to inform the Chair if they make changes to their schedule on arrival at their host institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Biology I: Cell Biology and Molecular Basis of Heredity

General Chemistry

Molecular Biology

Organic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middletown, 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

Completed Common Application or Coalition Application

Secondary School Report and official high school transcripts

Counselor Recommendation

Mid-year Grade Report

Two Teacher Evaluations

$55 Application Fee (non-refundable) or Fee Waiver

If you wish to submit your SAT or ACT as proof of English proficiency, you must submit all sections of the SAT or ACT.

A high degree of proficiency in English, as described below, must also be demonstrated.

A strong secondary school preparation in English, social science, science, mathematics, and a foreign language.

Candidates studying at schools outside the US who have taken national examinations for university admission (A levels, French Baccalaureate, ISC, International Baccalaureate, etc.) are expected to have achieved superior results.

Interviews are not required as part of the admissions process, but we encourage prospective students to arrange them if possible.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

72438 USD / year

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Out-of-State

72438 USD / year

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In-State

72438 USD / year

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Living costs

Middletown

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Student Learning Goals

Study Abroad

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Middletown

Funding

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