Saint Peter's University, New Jersey, Jersey City - Courses & Fees

Jersey City, New Jersey

University Private (Not for Profit) College

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Students should acknowledge, understand and appreciate the ethics and morals of research in Biotechnology, its impact on humanity, society, and history.
Students develop effective writing and oral communication skills.
The program goal is to build a strong foundation in their knowledge of Biotechnology, Students should successfully complete and demonstrate a working knowledge of five “core” courses.
The major in biochemistry is offered in collaboration with the biology and chemistry departments.
The multidisciplinary biotechnology program, with an emphasis on the biomedical aspects of biotechnology, includes an internship at The Institute of Human and Molecular Genetics at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School.
The physics program is offered as both a major and a minor.

Important Dates

Event	Start Date	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	-	Jun 1, 2023
Application Deadline For Spring Intake	Jun 15, 2023	Nov 1, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Tuition Fees	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790
Total Fees	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790	$38790

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	$13772

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have passed high school with good grades
Students are required to have the following academic units:
- Four years of English
- Three years of college-prep math
- Two years of history; three total social sciences,
- Two years of a foreign language
- Three years of science, with at least two years of lab science
- At least three additional units in any combination of the subject areas listed above

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

In lieu of a TOEFL or IELTS score, students may use SAT or ACT test scores to satisfy the English Language Requirement (SAT 510 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section or ACT English & Writing with a minimum score of 19 in each section)
SKYPE or in-person interview may be used in lieu of a recommendation letter

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree they are applying for.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Personal Video: Students may upload a 1-3 minute personal video in the application's Audio/Visual uploads section.
Interview and Writing Test: After applying, students may be required to complete an interview and/or writing test.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

VISA & Work Study

VISA

The students who wish to study in the USA at the University of California Berkeley require F and J visa. There are a variety of visa classifications other than F or J that allow school attendance in the USA. Students have two statuses: Dependent Status and Independent Status.

Dependent Status: Students who hold a dependent status are in the U.S. with parents or their spouse and their immigration status depends on this relationship and it is valid until the age of 21. If students hold a dependent-child status and will turn 21 within the next six months to a year, they may need to change their status.

A-2 Diplomat
E-2 Treaty Trader or Investor
J-2 Student or Scholar
L-2 Intra-Company Transferee
H-4 Temporary Worker

Independent Status: Some students may hold their own independent nonimmigrant status, such as:

A-1 Diplomat
H-1B Temporary Worker
I-1 Journalist
L-1 Intra-company Transferee

If Students are planning to cease the activity of that status (employment or other obligations), they must change the status to an F-1 or J-1 student to remain legally in the U.S. and attend the University. The process to get an F-1 or J-1 entry visa are:

Obtain I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) from UC Berkeley by completing the NIF.
Check the current wait times for visa appointments and issuance in their city.
Pay the SEVIS Fee, if applicable.
Complete the Visa Application form DS-160.
Make a visa appointment and go to an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

Career and Placement after Course

This program prepares students for professional school in various health-related disciplines.

Graduates of the Physics program are well prepared to pursue advanced graduate study in physics or allied disciplines, to embark immediately upon a professional career in science, or to enter one of the numerous careers which require or are enhanced by a broad knowledge of scientific principles for today’s technological society.

Positions in this field involve industry, clinical laboratory testing, the health professions, as well as biomedical, chemical, and physics research.