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Graduate Biochemistry & Biophysics Programs at University of Chicago

41 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Doctoral

Here is an overview of the graduate program in biochemistry & biophysics at University of Chicago. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of Chicago Graduate Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings

#6 in the U.S.
#1 in Illinois
#1 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual ranks University of Chicago among the top schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics, coming in at #6 out of 296 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools 6 of 296
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in Illinois 1 of 7
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in the Great Lakes Region 1 of 47

Graduate Biochemistry & Biophysics Degrees at University of Chicago

The following degree levels are available for biochemistry & biophysics at University of Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Master’s 17
Doctoral 24

University of Chicago Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago conferred 17 master’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.

Master’s Rankings

University of Chicago ranks competitively among schools offering biochemistry & biophysics at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 2
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Degree Schools 6

University of Chicago Graduate Tuition and Fees

$80,991 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $79,539 $79,539
Fees $1,452 $1,452

Learn more about University of Chicago tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 35% of biochemistry & biophysics master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.

University of Chicago gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Master's degree grads The majority of biochemistry & biophysics master’s degree graduates at University of Chicago are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master’s in biochemistry & biophysics.

Ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at University of Chicago
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 0

Molecular Biochemistry (Master’s)

University of Chicago granted 10 master’s degrees in molecular biochemistry in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).

Biophysics (Master’s)

University of Chicago awarded 7 master’s completions in biophysics in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).

University of Chicago Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Chicago conferred 24 doctoral degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Chicago is among the very best schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 1
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois 1
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools 1

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 50% of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

University of Chicago gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral degree grads The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degree graduates at University of Chicago were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a doctoral in biochemistry & biophysics.

Ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at University of Chicago
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

Biophysics (Doctoral)

University of Chicago granted 15 doctoral completions in biophysics recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).

Molecular Biochemistry (Doctoral)

University of Chicago granted 9 doctoral completions in molecular biochemistry in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (44%).

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