Overview

The initial focus for the Department was on molecular biology and neurobiology, two areas that remain at the forefront of modern biology.

The Department expanded into additional research areas over the past two decades, such as developmental biology, cell biology, structural biology, biophysics, chemical biology, and computational biology.

Students in the Biophysics program at Columbia University should:

Review the requirements for your desired major/concentration detailed in the links below. Please email Ellie Siddens (mes2314@columbia.edu) to go over the progress of your major completion.
Fill out a major planning form as far as you can, using the checklist and the information in the bulletin. Include both courses you have completed AND courses you plan to take to complete your major.
Consult the appropriate departmental advisor to discuss any variances from the normal guidelines. Bring your filled out major planning form with you to this meeting. Your advisor will then email any approved variances from the normal requirements to the biology departments administrator, Ellie Siddens, who will approve your major completion for graduation.
Visit the Major Declaration Page during the Major Declaration Period

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology
Cell Biology, Development & Physiology
Cellular & Molecular Neurobiology
Neurobiology II: Development & Systems

Developmental biology
Project laboratory in molecular genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, 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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135

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105

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A submitted online application
High school transcripts, secondary school records, or GED/TASC test results
Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended or currently attending
Test Score(s)

If your native or predominant spoken language is not English, and the primary language of instruction in your high school or secondary education was not English, you must demonstrate proficiency in English

One typed, double-spaced essay of approximately 1,500-2,000 words

Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources
Submission of a nonrefundable $80 application fee or submission of an Application Fee Waiver

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

70170 USD / year

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Out-of-State

70170 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70170 USD / year

≈ 70170 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Funding

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