Overview

The scope of questions addressed in molecular and cell biology ranges from evolution to development to the regulation of gene expression. A career in molecular biology requires a strong background in biology as well as a solid foundation in chemistry, mathematics, and physics.

The Molecular and Cell Biology major at the University of Wisconsin Madison has been designed primarily for three groups of students: those who plan to enter a research career in molecular biology or related areas such as biochemistry, genetics, oncology, microbiology, cell biology or developmental biology; pre-professional students who plan to enter either a research or clinical career in medicine, or allied health fields; and students who plan to teach biology at the college or secondary-school levels.

Students with other interests are also welcome, of course. Career opportunities for students with an undergraduate degree in molecular biology are amazingly diverse. Graduates of the program have gone into patent law, science journalism, forensics, philosophy, nutrition, genetic counseling, veterinary medicine, anthropology, archeology, marine biology, theology, and much more.

Career opportunities for students with an undergraduate degree in molecular and cell biology are amazingly diverse. Graduates of the program have gone into patent law, science journalism, forensics, philosophy, nutrition, genetic counseling, veterinary medicine, anthropology, archeology, marine biology, theology, and much more.

Learning Outcomes

Integrate the energetic and thermodynamic bases of life, with an emphasis on the molecular mechanisms underlying them
Integrate the nature of genetic material and its roles in inheritance, evolution, and cellular function
Summarize the fundamental relationship between the structure and function of biological macromolecules
Summarize the principles of cell structure, function, and biological dynamics
Appraise the molecular mechanisms and quantitative principles in biochemistry/physical chemistry, cellular systems, genetics, and microbiology.
Develop skills to communicate scientific information in oral and written form
Develop the ability to formulate hypotheses and plan, design, and carry out scientific experiments to test them
Developing quantitative reasoning skills and the ability to use quantitative approaches to understand basic principles of life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Cell Culture and Genetic Engineering
Prokaryotic Molecular Biology
Eukaryotic Molecular Biology
Genetics Laboratory
Molecular Biology Techniques
Molecular Approaches for Potential Crop Improvement
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Advanced Microbial Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Fall Early Action: November 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 3240 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions application
Application fee
Course and grade information from grades 9-12
Two essays: tell us about your academic and personal achievements
One required letter of recommendation
English language proficiency
Official test scores: scores from either the ACT or the SAT

Tuition Fee

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International

39428 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39428 USD per year during 48 months.
National

39428 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39428 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10798 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10798 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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