Overview

Key Features

Biochemistry and molecular biology are at the interface between the chemical and biological methods of looking at nature; therefore, the program draws heavily from these disciplines. While chemistry is concerned with the relationship between molecular structure and reactions, and biology focuses on cells and organisms, biochemistry and molecular biology probe the details of the structures and interactions of molecules in living systems in order to provide the foundation for a better understanding of biological molecules both individually and as members of more complex structures.

BIMO Program Learning Objectives

The interdisciplinary Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program from Williams College content includes introductory and upper level courses in both the biology and chemistry departments. Learning outcomes for the students completing the concentration include the following:

Students will learn foundational/fundamental content in introductory courses and more advanced and specialized content in upper level classes of their choosing.
Students will learn how to develop experimental hypotheses and design appropriate experiments in classes and laboratories.
Students will develop skills in collaborating effectively while conducting laboratory projects.
Students will gain proficiency in reading, understanding and critically evaluating research literature while developing oral and written communication skills.

Students will gain an appreciation for the ways that molecular, biological and chemical approaches complement each other in exploring fundamental processes in biological systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structure and Function of Biological Molecules
Biochemistry II: Metabolism
Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Organism
Genetics
Concepts of Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 270 other Bachelors in Molecular Sciences in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application
School Report
Counselor Recommendation
Two Teacher Recommendations
Mid-Year Report (Due February 5 or for schools on a trimester, when 2nd trimester grades are available)
$65 Application Fee or Fee Waiver
Early Decision Agreement Form (Early Decision applicants only)

Tuition Fee

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International

64540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64540 USD per year during 48 months.
National

64540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64540 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

64540 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64540 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for North Adams

876 - 1815 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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