Overview

Program in Applied Molecular Biology / Program in Applied Molecular Biology is located in Baltimore, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

26

Applied

16

Accepted

8

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	February 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended)
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA

Student Body

10

Total Graduate Students

10%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	30%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	20%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	30%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	10%

Gender

Male (40%)

Female (60%)

Faculty

26

Total faculty

Full-time - 26

Part-time - 0

Male (15)

Female (11)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Structure-function of RNA, genetics and molecular biology, biological chemistry
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1000 Hilltop Circle
Biological Sciences
Baltimore, MD  21250
United States

Contact Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano
Director, Applied Molecular Biology Graduate Program
Email: biograd@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-2217
Fax: 410-455-3875

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