About the course

Several research groups are tackling highly complex biological systems by designing experiments that give unambiguous information even though the system is complex. Two important tools used by several of these groups are selective drugs and selective analytical tools. For example, if you have a sensor that can be put into a living rat brain and report on the concentration of a neurotransmitter, dopamine, in response to specific stimuli, then an enormous amount can be learned about how the brain works.

　　Similarly, drugs that alter a particular biological process can be used to deduce the molecular mechanism of a related process using whole cell approaches. Global information about proteomes or targeted proteomics analyses focusing on specific posttranslational modifications are being applied to understand cellular pathways involved in aging, immunosenescence, and neurodegenerative disease.

　　Some processes are so complex or inaccessible that the general behavior of the system is understandable only through computation. The complexities of finding drugs for viruses, and the related problem of biological evolution are studied here using computational methods common to statistical mechanics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$126,972

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2025	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2025	Pittsburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Pittsburgh

Complete online application (no cost).

　　A statement of purpose that addresses your specific interests and/or expertise in chemistry, and describes as specifically as possible the area of research you wish to pursue.

　　Transcripts for all college-level institutions attended. All (unofficial) transcripts must be uploaded onto the application Web site.

　　Three letters of reference. (Use the forms on the application Web site. They should be uploaded to the site by the reference.)

　　Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. The chemistry subject examination is highly recommended.

　　The minimum TOEFL score of 100 (with at least a score of 22 in all of the four sections of speaking, listening, reading, and writing) or the required minimum IELTS of 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each of its four sections). The minimum grade point average for admission to any graduate study at the University of Pittsburgh is 3.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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　　145th / 1250

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