HYP Global, following its collaboration with the University of Miami Business School, announced a new partnership with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in November 2024. This collaboration aims to promote and recruit students for the Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) program.
1. About the University of Miami
The University of Miami, located in Coral Gables, Florida, is a renowned private research university founded in 1925. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious universities in Florida, particularly known for its business and medical schools. The university has produced many prominent figures in business and politics, including the Prime Minister of Belize, the Peruvian Minister of Commerce, and several senators, congressmen, and mayors.
The University of Miami comprises 12 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Business, School of Law, School of Architecture, School of Music and Arts, School of Journalism, School of Education, School of Engineering, and the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. It offers over 350 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Each year, approximately 19,000 students from more than 110 countries come to study at the University of Miami. The university is known for its world-class academic reputation and receives an annual research funding of $413 million, primarily focused on medicine, marine science, engineering, business, education, and psychology.
Miami is the second-largest city in Florida, located on Biscayne Bay in the southeastern part of the state. It is part of the Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County metropolitan area, making it one of the most densely populated cities in the United States and the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country.
The University of Miami has five main campuses in South Florida, including the Coral Gables Campus, the Medical Campus, the Marine and Atmospheric Science Campus, the South Campus, and the Richmond Campus. The university is situated in the Coral Gables area, a well-known affluent neighborhood in Florida and one of the oldest regions in Miami.
2. Miller School of Medicine
The Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami was established in 1952 and is the first medical school in Florida. It has since developed into an internationally recognized institution with over 1,700 faculty members, 48 centers and institutes, and 29 clinical and basic science departments, graduating an average of 200 students annually.
The Miller School of Medicine is known for its leading programs in genetics/genomics and has made significant contributions in cell therapy, cancer care, and immunotherapy. It is at the forefront of translational medicine and clinical care advancements. In 2023 alone, it received $175 million in NIH funding, making it the most funded medical school in Florida.
The medical school is located in the Health District near downtown Miami, on a 72-acre site within the 153-acre University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center complex. Affiliated hospitals within the medical campus include Jackson Memorial Hospital, Holtz Children's Hospital, and the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Over a dozen UHealth outpatient clinics are located in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Collier counties.
Faculty members at the Miller School of Medicine conduct over 1,600 basic science and clinical care research projects. The 15-story Clinical Research Building opened in 2006, and the 9-story Biomedical Research Institute opened in 2009. The 252,000-square-foot Miami Life Science & Technology Park, which opened in 2011, aims to foster biotechnology and other cutting-edge innovations.
Master's Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology:
The Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) is a core area of basic biomedical science, focusing on the detailed understanding and study of biochemical pathways and processes. This field is crucial for clinical medicine as well as discovery and research in academic and clinical settings. The program is designed for students who wish to pursue medical school or graduate school, and graduates are well-suited to continue their studies towards a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or a Ph.D. in biochemistry-related fields.
Official Program Website:
Research Areas Include:
Microbiome
Drug Discovery
Cellular Stress Responses
Molecular Biology of Cancer
Environmental Health & Toxicology
Molecular Neuroscience of the Brain
Nutritional Biochemistry & Metabolism
Bionanotechnology & Molecular Diagnostics
Molecular Biology of RNA, DNA & Epigenetic Modifiers
Course Descriptions:
BMB 602 - BMB Graduate Research Seminar
BMB 605 - Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BMB 610 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
BMB 612 - Medical Genetics
BMB 615 - Structural Biology and Its Applications in Drug Discovery
BMB 616 - Fundamentals of Mitochondrial Medicine
BMB 618 - Scientific Communication
BMB 630, 634 & 635 - Research Levels I, II, III
BMB 631 - Independent Research
BMB 641 - Biotechnology I
Application Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a background in biology/medicine/physics/chemistry
TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 125
Three or more letters of recommendation
Suggested GPA of 3.0 or above
GRE or research experience as a bonus
Application Deadlines:
Spring admission: November 20th
Fall admission: May 15th
Tuition Fees:
The tuition for the BMB MS program is $48,500 (for the 2024-2025 academic year).
*Please refer to the official website for the most up-to-date information.
Contact for Inquiries or Applications:
Email: admissions@hypglobal.com
Official Website of the Miller School of Medicine:
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