Program in Biochemistry and Biophysics

Overview

Brandeis University / Program in Biochemistry and Biophysics is located in Waltham, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Quantitative biology
Master of Science (MS)	Biochemistry and biophysics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biochemistry and biophysics

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	1
Doctoral Degrees	6

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Qualifying exams

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

77

Applied

19

Accepted

16

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 1st	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Resume, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, transcripts
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Resume, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, transcripts, list of previous research experience

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 15
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

35

Total Graduate Students

17%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.71%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	11.43%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	5.71%
Unknown	5.71%

Gender

Male (60%)

Female (40%)

Faculty

11

Total faculty

Full-time - 11

Part-time - 0

Male (6)

Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Macromolecular chemistry, structure and function, biochemistry, biophysics, biological macromolecules
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 415 South Street
Waltham, MA  02454-9110
United States

Contact Dr. Dagmar Ringe
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: scigradoffice@brandeis.edu
Phone: 781-736-4902

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