Overview

The Biochemistry course at Saint Joseph's University offers the opportunity to choose specialty electives based on your area of interest or career goals, such as Pharmacognosy, Medical Chemistry and Computer-Aided Drug Design. You'll also get to conduct research alongside faculty who are experts in structural biochemistry, immunology, biochemical genetics and more.

What Can I Do With a Biochemistry Degree?

A degree in biochemistry prepares you to gain admission to medical, dental or other professional schools, or to pursue a graduate degree in science or engineering.

Many biochemistry students also secure careers in a wide range of industries including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, biotechnology, education, law and business. You may be doing work such as researching new treatments for pervasive diseases or solving problems in the production of chemicals, food, cosmetics or drugs.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Chem for Chem Bio

Molecular Structure Biochemist

Nucleic Acid Biochemistry

Intermediary Metabolic Biochem

Inorganic Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Early Action: November 15; Early Decision I: November 15; Early Decision II: January 15; Regular Decision: February 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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.

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General requirements

High School Transcripts: Official high school transcripts or copies certified by your high school or EducationUSA Center. Provide any national testing results, diplomas and/or certificates (e.g. GSCE, IGSCE, A Levels, CAPE, WAEC).

University or Post-Secondary Transcripts: Submit official community college or university transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Provide course syllabi or descriptions for every university course.

Credential Evaluation: Transcripts from post-secondary institutions outside the United States must undergo a course-by-course evaluation conducted by an independent credential evaluation agency.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Certificate of Finances

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Tuition Fees

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55180 USD / year

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Out-of-State

55180 USD / year

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In-State

55180 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

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1313 - 2284 USD / month

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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