Program Overview
The Biochemistry at California State University Los Angeles 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 Biochemistry 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 6
- Tuition: USD 16,136 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,136 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biochemistry 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
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology\xa0(3)
- Biochemistry of Plasma Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis\xa0(3)
- Protein Structure\xa0(3)
- Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression\xa0(3)
- Signal Transduction\xa0(3)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the program requires a baccalaureate in chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited college or university or a baccalaureate in a related field with a strong background in chemistry. Applicants interested in the biochemistry option should have a preparation equivalent to that required for the Cal State L.A. baccalaureate in biochemistry, which includes, among other requirements, 10 semester units of introductory biology and 2 semester units of upper division biology or microbiology.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,136 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,136 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,136 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,136 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Los Angeles 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 California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
California State University, Los Angeles is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. Cal State LA offers 142...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-08-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months