Program Overview
The Agricultural Life Sciences - Biochemistry Concentration at Mississippi State University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Agricultural Life Sciences - Biochemistry Concentration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 20,142 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,502 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Starkville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agricultural Life Sciences - Biochemistry Concentration programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- General Biochemistry
- Protein Methods
- Molecular Biology Methods
- Intermediary Metabolism
- Thesis Research/ Thesis in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology
- Directed Individual Study in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
Prerequisites for admission include a bachelor\'s or master\'s degree in a physical or life science with a strong background in the program discipline of interest (biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, or plant pathology). A graduate screening committee, composed of members of the Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, and Plant Pathology faculty, screens all applicants. Final acceptance into a graduate program is contingent upon the availability of a suitable major professor. A minimum of 2.75 overall grade point average on a 4.00 scale is required for admission. The GRE general test is a required element of the application. International students are required to have a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500 PBT (173 CBT or 61 iBT) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score of 5.5 (non-English speaking international students).Provisional Admission: A student who has not fully met the requirements stipulated by the University and the appropriate department for admission to graduate study may be granted admission as a degree-seeking graduate student with provisional status. Such students must have as their initial objective advancement to regular status. A provisional student must receive a 3.00 GPA on the first 9 hours of graduate-level courses on their programs of study taken at Mississippi State University in order to achieve regular status. Courses with an S grade, transfer credits, or credits earned while in Unclassified status cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. If a 3.00 is not attained, the provisional student may be dismissed from graduate study.Academic Performance: Maintenance of an overall GPA of 3.00 or greater is expected for students enrolled in M.S. or Ph.D. programs in the department. The student is allowed only two Cs. Any third C or the first grade below C (a D or F) is grounds for dismissal.Completion Requirements: The student must present an approved/defended thesis (M.S.), project report (M.S. non-thesis) or dissertation (Ph.D.) for completion of the respective program.English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,142 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,502 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,142 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,502 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mississippi State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, United States
Mississippi State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
