Overview

Welcome to the Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology degree delivered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville . Students wishing to study the function of cells and organisms at the molecular level elect to major in biological sciences with a concentration in BCMB. The curriculum prepares students for a variety of careers in biological research, biotechnology, the health professions, and education. BCMB is one of four biology majors that share a common, core curriculum; the other biology majors are Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), Microbiology, and Biology of Global health.

Key facts

The University of Tennessee Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) is home to over 400 undergraduate majors. Housed in the Ken and Blaire Mossman (1311 Cumberland Ave.) and Hesler Biology and Greenhouse (1406 Circle Dr.) Buildings, our research teams of faculty, undergrads, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows are working on topics ranging from molecular structure to organismal levels.

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Programme Structure

Courses:

Skills of Biological Investigation
Cellular & Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Genetics
Ecology

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 2500 other Bachelors in Biology 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.

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General requirements

Go Vols application or the Common Application
$75 application fee (Fee waivers are not available to international applicants.)
Official transcript(s)
English proficiency
Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) if you attend a high school in the United States

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31672 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31672 USD / year

≈ 31672 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11560 USD / year

≈ 11560 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

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