Overview
Key features
The Biochemistry department from Colorado State University provide active research opportunities in the fields of Molecular Genetics, Cellular Biochemistry, and Structural Biology, and these areas are highly interactive and collaborative. The curriculum provides students with foundational knowledge in the areas of biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics, trains students in higher level critical thinking skills and in diverse experimental approaches, and trains students in both oral and…
written communication. Graduate policies and procedures are overseen by the Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC), which is comprised of the Associate Chair for Graduate Students (GAC chairperson), the Chairperson of the Graduate Recruitment Committee (GRC), the Chairperson of the Graduate Admissions Committee (GAdC), the first-year PhD student advisor, the former Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, and the graduate student representative.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Macromolecular Structure
- Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Regulation of Cell Function
- Resp. Conduct in Biochemistry
- Grant Writing and Reviewing
- Structural Biology
- Advanced Topics in Structural Biology
- Principles of Chemical Biology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an overall grade point average of (B) or above
- Official transcripts/credential and certified translations (Int'l.) from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended are required (Colorado State University transcripts are not required)
- One year each of biology, organic chemistry, physics, and calculus will have been completed.
- A full-year course in biochemistry (equivalent to BC 401 and 403) with grades of B or better is required, but can be taken during the first year of graduate school
- Three letters of recommendation preferably using the format recommended by the department. See Applying to the BMB Graduate Program
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
- A written “statement of purpose”
- A completed resume
Tuition Fees
- International / Non-residents: 45,308 AUD / year (≈ 31,556 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 45,308 AUD / year (≈ 31,556 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 20,642 AUD / year (≈ 14,377 USD / year)
Living costs
Fort Collins, United States: 1,737-2,584 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships for PhD's are available for Biochemistry. Confirm your nationality, country of residence, and intended start date to see applicable scholarship opportunities.
