Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology at San Diego State University

San Diego State University (SDSU) offers a Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology through its Department of Biology. This program lasts for 30 months and is designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge in this field. The tuition fee for this course is USD 17,187. To get admitted to this program, students must show their English language skills. SDSU accepts several tests for this purpose, including IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE. Additionally, students need to have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to qualify for admission.

12th Grade

No specific cutoff is mentioned for 12th grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field. They need a GPA of 2.85 for the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of coursework and a GPA of 3.00 for upper division courses in the major. Required subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Additionally, applicants should have completed at least one year of physics, calculus, biochemistry, and one semester of organic chemistry. A minimum U.S. equivalent GPA of 3.0 (B grade or about 80%) is needed for admission.

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TOEFL

Marks: 80.0

No additional description is provided for TOEFL.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

No additional description is provided for IELTS.

DUOLINGO

Marks: 105.0

No additional description is provided for Duolingo.

PTE

Marks: 58.0

No additional description is provided for PTE.

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Application Process for San Diego State University

Step 1: Prepare Your Application Documents

• Statement of Purpose (SOP): Write a statement that explains your past research experience and what research topics you are interested in.
• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): You need to provide three letters of recommendation.
• CV or Resume: Include your CV or resume with your application.

Step 2: Gather Additional Required Documents

• Official transcripts and proof of degree from all colleges or universities you have attended.
• English Language Proficiency scores.
• GRE scores.
• A financial statement showing your ability to pay for your studies.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Visit the university's admissions website to start your online application.

Step 4: Pay Your Application Fee

The application fee is USD 70, which is about INR 5.9 Thousand.

You can pay using a credit card or debit card.

The university allows you to pay your tuition fees in installments. An initial payment for basic tuition is required when you enroll in the payment plan. This initial payment covers 6 units at a rate of $396 per unit.

The remaining balance will be split into three installments each semester, plus service charges that can total up to 10%.

Payment Schedule

Fall 2022:

• September 20
• October 20
• November 20

Spring 2023:

• February 20
• March 20
• April 20

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"