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Bachelor of Computer Science and Molecular Biology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Joint major combining computer science and molecular biology with an emphasis on computational biology.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Computer Science and Molecular Biology. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Computer Science and Molecular Biology Specialist
Computer Science and Molecular Biology Research Assistant
Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

Introductory mathematics
Chemistry
Programming and laboratory skills
Five courses in algorithms and biology
And biology electives with a computational focus. A fifth-year MEng (6-7P) exists for MIT students.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with transcript (Secondary School Report)
Two teacher letters
International applicants are evaluated within their own education system. SAT or ACT required (no cutoff)
No GPA requirement.
No GPA requirement
MIT does not convert grades
SAT or ACT required (no cutoff).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with transcript (Secondary School Report), Two teacher letters, International applicants evaluated within their own education system, Transfer students apply separately.

Language tests

IELTS 7
TOEFL iBT 90
PTE Academic 65
Cambridge 185
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$67,140 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Cambridge campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering and Schwarzman College of Computing
Department	Biology and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
4 Jan 2027
51 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.