About Structural Biology And Biophysics (cluster) in Northwestern University
The Structural Biology and Biophysics cluster provides graduate training in this exciting and important area for biomedical research that draws upon concepts and approaches from biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Students gain fluency in the ‘languages’ of the underlying disciplines and learn to frame biological questions and also to develop and/or deploy multidisciplinary tools to answer these questions.
The cluster features a vibrant group of more than two dozen accomplished and highly collaborative faculty with diverse research interests in structural biology, drug design, mechanistic biology, computational biology and informatics, and chemical biology. A variety of biological questions exploring molecular phenomena that impact gene transcription, translation, metal trafficking and homeostasis, electron transfer, mitochondrial positioning, viral fusion, chromosome structure, DNA-centric processes, RNA maturation, proteostasis, transport processes within the cell and across cell membranes, metabolic networks, and cellular signaling are being studied using physical approaches and/or principles. Northwestern University provides outstanding research resources including state-of-the-art instrumentation and fully staffed facilities for students aspiring to do cutting-edge research in these areas.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 90
Northwestern University Highlights
| College Type |
Private |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Annual Endowment |
11 billion USD |
| Student Retention Rate |
72% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time; online |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
52% |
| English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
| Financial Aid |
Available as grants, awards, and scholarships |
| Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@northwestern.edu |
Northwestern University Cost of Attendance
An anticipated budget for overseas students wishing to study in the United States is calculated below for all prospective students of the institute applying for the upcoming session.
| Type of Fee |
Amounts Per Category (USD) |
| Living On-Campus |
Living an Off-Campus |
Being a Resident Assistant |
| Tuition |
56,286 |
56,286 |
56,286 |
| Fees |
459 |
459 |
459 |
| On-Campus Housing/Meals |
17,019 |
0 |
0 |
| Off-Campus Housing/Meals |
0 |
17,019 |
0 |
| Books & Supplies |
1,638 |
1,638 |
1,638 |
| Personal Expenses |
2,201 |
2,201 |
2,201 |
| Transportation |
1,050 |
1,050 |
1,050 |
| Loan Fees |
55 |
55 |
55 |
| Total |
78,654 |
78,654 |
61,635 |
Graduate school tuition varies depending on the programme. However, the following is an estimate of the cost:
| Fees |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition |
41,612 – 55,321 |
| Health Insurance |
4,050 |
| Housing |
2,518 - 24,000 |
| Others |
9,222 – 15,300 |
| Total |
57,402 – 98,671 |
