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Bachelor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
State University of New York – Albany
- Albany, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Biology & Earth Science and Department of Chemistry at Otterbein University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in outcomes cover lab safety
- Experimental design. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Biotech companies
- Hospitals
- Research facilities
- Graduate study in medicine
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary medicine
- Physician assistant and genetic counselling
Curriculum
- Combines chemistry and biology with a focus on molecular life processes. Requires a research project through a lab course or independent study
- Outcomes cover lab safety
- Experimental design
- Interpreting data and critically reading primary papers. Internship and summer research experiences are encouraged.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-year applicants send official secondary-school transcripts and one teacher or counsellor recommendation
- transfer applicants send all college transcripts. English scores are needed if high school was outside the US and English is not native (Duolingo 95
- TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE 50). A financial statement with bank statement is required. Some majors set their own entry GPA.
Accepted academic background
Official secondary-school transcripts (first-year) or all college transcripts (transfer; high school transcript too if under 24 transferable credits), one teacher or counsellor recommendation for first-year applicants, essay, financial statement with bank statement and passport copy; SAT and ACT optional
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 6
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Early Action November 1
- Regular March 1 Apply with the SUNY Application or the Common Application and pay the application fee Send official transcripts
- English test scores if required (Duolingo 95
- TOEFL iBT 70
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE 50)
- one teacher or counsellor recommendation for first-year entry
- the International Student Financial Statement with bank statement and passport copy Applicants below the English score can apply for conditional admission through the IELP.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,499 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Albany |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Department of Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,499 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,182 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 6, IELTS Academic 6.

