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Dual Degree Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

6 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Miami

Program Overview

Dual-Degree Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is offered to mature high school seniors with strong academic ability and achievement who seek careers in biological or biomedical science. Students can earn both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in approximately 6 years.Students undergo a highly selective screening process and are admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences and will immediately be introduced to research in the School of Medicine. Accepted students are assured of a place in the graduate program of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department after 2.5 or 3 calendar years of undergraduate work provided that they meet the conditions outlined elsewhere. Applicants to the Dual-Degree Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology must be in their last year of high school.

Program Key Stats

$57000 (Annual cost)



38 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Have a combined SAT1 score of 1400 (combined Math and Critical Reading scores) or an ACT score of 32 and an unweighted GPA of 3.75.Meet the SAT II score requirement of at least 600 in Math, and one science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).Have been awarded AP/IB credits for English Composition I/II (ENG 105/106), Calculus I/II (MTH 161/162), General Biology plus labs I/II (BIL 150/151/160/161), and General Chemistry plus labs I/II (CHM 111/113/112/114) before beginning classes at the University of Miami.

Career Options

  • Molecular Biologist
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Disease Prevention Research

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