Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
About
The biochemistry and molecular biology–biotechnology major is intended primarily for students who plan to pursue careers in industry, veterinary medicine or related health sciences or for students who plan advanced study in biotechnology and molecular biology.
The core curriculum is identical to that of the biochemistry and molecular biology major. Additional course work introduces students to the chemical engineering and microbiological aspects of biotechnology and allows for specialization through a broad range of approved biotechnology courses in the junior and senior years.
Disciplines
College of Natural Science
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Four years of English (composition and literature)
- Three years of mathematics (two years of algebra, one year of geometry)
- Three years of social studies (history, anthropology, economics, geography, government, political science, psychology or sociology)
- Two years of science (biology, chemistry, physics or earth science)
- Two years of a single foreign language
English Program Requirements
Due to cancellations of many international English language proficiency tests, MSU will be temporarily accepting the following tests for international students applying for fall semester 2022. In addition, MSU will be expanding the ability for students to receive provisional admission. If a provisionally admitted student is able to take a test that meets our regular admission standards prior to enrollment, we will update their admission status to regular.
Career
- Environmental and pollution control companies
- Biotechnology industry
- County, state and federal agencies
- Clinical reference laboratories
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Food processing and dairy industries
- Biochemists
- Chemists
- Laboratory technicians
- Quality control technicians
- Nuclear medicine physicians
- Bioinformatics scientists/technicians
- Regulatory affairs specialists
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
USD 61,740 / yearsHow to Apply
Request that all secondary schools, colleges, universities attended and/or examination boards send original or attested copies of all transcripts, marks sheets, certificates and diplomas earned directly to the Office of Admissions at Michigan State University. These can be sent through the online services listed below or by mail. If sending by mail, any hard copy of academic records must be sent in an official, sealed envelope.
Parchment
Common App
Coalition for College
Naviance
eScrip-Safe
National Student Clearing House
Office of Admissions
Hannah Administration Building
426 Auditorium Road, Room 250
East Lansing, MI 48824-2604
In addition, if the original documents are not issued in English, an official translation of each document must be provided along with the original language documents. Translations may be done by the school, college or university attended or an authorized/official translator in the country of study. Review MSU's International transcript requirements for country-specific transcript information.
Note: Documents submitted to MSU as part of the application process will not be returned.
As a freshman you do not have to officially declare your major yet, however you will be asked to select your major preference on the application. If you are undecided, select the "Exploratory preference" option.
Changing your major preference
After submitting the application, fall freshman applicants have until May 1 to change their major preference in their account. Any student who applies, or is admitted, after May 1 cannot change their major preference until they meet with an academic adviser at New Student Orientation (NSO).
Have the testing agency (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, MSUELT or MELAB accepted) provide proof of English proficiency directly to MSU if your first language is not English. MSU's TOEFL code is 1465. MSU is test optional, which means international students are encouraged, though not required, to submit SAT or ACT scores. The SAT code is 1465; the ACT code is 2032.
Review our full overview on English language proficiency for details on temporary exceptions due to the impact of the novel coronavirus — including additional tests being accepted and expanded opportunities for provisional admission.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
Michigan State University
United States of America,
East Lansing
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