Graduate Programs in Biochemistry and Biophysics
Overview
Brandeis University offers PhD and Master's programs in Biochemistry and Biophysics. Application instructions can be found below.
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How to Apply
Application Deadlines
PhD: December 1
MS: May 1
Application Requirements
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Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be uploaded to your application; do not mail official transcripts to our office. For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions.
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Letters of recommendation, submitted online. PhD: 3 required; Master's: 2 required (3 recommended).
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A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé, which should include your educational history, employment experience, and other relevant information.
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A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the academic program and your objectives in undertaking this program. Also, please outline your research interests and how they would complement those of our faculty.
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Program Questions: PhD applicants, please be prepared to upload a document that details your previous research experience and/or other experience you feel prepares you for graduate school. For each relevant experience, please write a short paragraph that includes the name of the company/university, name of PI/professor/supervisor, location, dates started and ended, and topic(s) studied.
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The Biochemistry and Biophysics program will no longer require or take into consideration Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores as part of its admissions process. Please do not send your scores to Brandeis. Those that are sent will not be included in the application materials for review.
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Additional Requirements for International Applicants: Score report from one of the following English language proficiency exams: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test, TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test. You can arrange for the delivery of your TOEFL iBT or Revised Paper-delivered Test score report by providing ETS with our institution code, 3261 (no department code is necessary); please note that we do not accept TOEFL Essentials score reports or MyBest™ scores from ETS. Delivery of your TOEFL ITP Plus scores can be arranged via your Vericant account, delivery of your Duolingo scores can be arranged via your Duolingo account, and delivery of your PTE Academic scores can be arranged via your Pearson account. Further information about this requirement can be found on the International Students page.
For a more comprehensive description of application requirements, please visit Frequently Asked Questions.
