Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Gainesville, United States
Disciplines
Biology, Biochemistry
Overview
The structure (encoded ultimately by the genome) sets the phenotype of the organism.
Features
- Specific Biochemistry and Molecular Biology research directions at University of Florida range from physical determination of the molecular structure of proteins to regulation of cellular processes to the genetic mapping of disease loci.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences
- Research in Medical Sciences
- Mitochondrial Biology in Aging and Disease
- Independent Studies in Medical Sciences
- Supervised Research
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a college, university, or higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable degree from an international institution.
- For applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 44,963 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 44,963 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 17,973 AUD / year (≈ 12,740 USD / year)
Living costs
Gainesville, United States
1,270-1,883 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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