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    Topics in Biochemistry
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    Topics in Biochemistry

    by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

    Topics in Biochemistry explores how biological molecules drive life and disease through live teaching, independent assignments and a collaborative final project.

    Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Topics in Biochemistry at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Grades 9-11; high school biology completed

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-17

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $3,200

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Sessions / cadence: Weekdays: 2-hour classes; 1-2-hour daily homework
    Assessment style: Assignments; group presentations; final group project
    Main deliverable / output: Final group project
    Latest verified cycle: 2026
    Support model: Online office hours
    Live meeting window: 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT
    Time-zone model: Pacific Daylight Time

    Topics in Biochemistry summary

    Topics in Biochemistry introduces the molecules and processes behind living systems, connecting biological mechanisms with health and medicine.

    Students combine lectures, independent assignments and small-group activities before developing a final group project.

    It suits students who want to test their interest in biochemistry, health sciences or pre-med study through active academic work.

    What is Topics in Biochemistry?

    Topics in Biochemistry is a Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes course about the molecular machinery of life. Students study proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, then explore how their dysfunction can contribute to health problems.

    The course combines live online lectures with asynchronous assignments, small-group learning and group presentations. Its final group project asks students to connect multiple biochemical concepts through an application such as mRNA vaccines, antibiotic resistance or CRISPR-Cas9.

    Why Succeed highlights Topics in Biochemistry

    • The course connects essential biological molecules with recognizable medical and scientific applications.

    • The final project requires students to bring concepts together rather than study each topic in isolation.

    • Lectures, independent assignments and collaborative activities provide several ways to engage with the subject.

    • The published class and homework expectations help families assess the academic commitment.

    Who is Topics in Biochemistry for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy molecular biology and want to explore its connections with health sciences through collaborative academic work.

    Not ideal if

    You want a light, self-paced introduction or a laboratory-based campus experience; the course involves scheduled online classes and daily independent work.

    Is Topics in Biochemistry worth it?

    The strongest reason to consider this course is its connection between molecular concepts and real health questions. The group project gives students a focused way to explore an application and practice bringing ideas together.

    Its value depends on whether the teaching window and daily workload fit your summer plans. Treat it as subject exploration and academic development: Stanford explicitly separates participation from its undergraduate admissions decisions.

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    Cost and what is included

    $3,200; includes Live online classes., Asynchronous assignments and projects., Small-group learning activities., Group presentations., Online office hours..

    Dates and time commitment

    2 weeks; Weekdays: 2-hour classes; 1-2-hour daily homework.

    Provider details

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    What the student gains

    Potential output: Students complete a final group project that connects concepts from multiple areas of biochemistry.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

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    How much preparation does Topics in Biochemistry need?

    Effort level

    Substantial daily academic commitment.

    Best started

    Allow four to six weeks before a session starts to prepare documents and organize your study schedule.

    Main challenge

    Keeping independent work on track while contributing to a group project.

    Typical preparation

    • Review the biology concepts from your completed high school course.

    • Gather recent grade reports and transcripts, and select a work sample that meets the course instructions.

    • Write your application responses yourself and review every component before submitting.

    • Convert the Pacific teaching window to your local time and reserve daily homework time.

    Useful if

    You want to explore whether molecular science and health-related study hold your interest.

    What do students do on Topics in Biochemistry?

    You study the molecules that support living systems and examine how biochemical processes connect with health. Lectures, assignments and group activities build toward a collaborative project that brings several concepts together.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Learn about proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids through live lectures.

    2. 2

      Complete asynchronous assignments and participate in small-group learning activities.

    3. 3

      Choose a final group-project topic linking multiple areas of biochemistry.

    4. 4

      Develop the final project and take part in group presentations.

    Topics in Biochemistry dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Programme dates

    6-17 July 2026

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Grades 9-11 at the time of application.

    • Completion of a high school biology course.

    • Admitted students may attend only one Summer Institutes course.

    How much does Topics in Biochemistry cost?

    Financial aid

    Domestic and international participants — Financial aid can be awarded to both groups.

    What's included

    Live online classes., Asynchronous assignments and projects., Small-group learning activities., Group presentations., Online office hours.

    How to apply to Topics in Biochemistry

    1. 1

      Complete the online application and select the courses you are interested in attending.

    2. 2

      Upload recent grade reports and transcripts, plus a work sample meeting the course-specific instructions.

    3. 3

      Write all application responses independently, then have a parent or legal guardian review and sign.

    4. 4

      Complete the application-fee payment and review all required materials before submitting.

    5. 5

      Submit the completed application through the online system; changes cannot be made afterward.

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    Learning format

    The course meets online for two hours each Monday-Friday within a 4:00-7:00 p.m. PDT window, with the third hour used for online office hours. Students should also plan for one to two hours of daily asynchronous assignments and projects outside live class.

    Exact class times and office-hour schedules are set closer to the program start.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Online office hours accompany the live classes.

    • Office-hour schedules are set closer to the program start.

    • Small-group learning activities complement lectures.

    Time-zone considerations

    • The published meeting window is 4:00-7:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
    • Live classes last two hours each Monday-Friday.
    • The third hour of the window is used for online office hours.
    • Students attend one assigned course section and time.
    • Daily assignments and projects require approximately one to two additional hours.

    Assessment style

    Academic work includes asynchronous assignments, group presentations and a final collaborative project.

    • Complete assignments outside live class time.
    • Participate in small-group learning activities.
    • Develop group presentations.
    • Synthesize biochemical concepts in a final group project.

    Portfolio and outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    Students complete a final group project that connects concepts from multiple areas of biochemistry.

    • A final group project on a chosen biochemistry topic.

    • Group presentations developed during the course.

    Topics in Biochemistry FAQs

    Students study proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, including how their dysfunction can contribute to health problems. The course connects molecular processes with scientific and medical applications.

    There are two hours of live online class each weekday, plus approximately one to two hours of daily assignments and projects. Online office hours use the third hour of the published meeting window.

    Students must have completed a high school biology course and be in Grades 9-11 when applying.

    Students choose a group-project topic connecting multiple areas of biochemistry. Examples include CRISPR-Cas9, mRNA vaccines, the keto diet, bacterial antibiotic resistance and grapefruit-medication interactions.

    No. Standardized test scores are optional for both domestic and international applicants, and there is no published test-score or GPA cutoff.

    Students must complete application responses themselves. Parents or legal guardians review the completed application and sign afterward.

    Yes. Financial aid can be awarded to both domestic and international participants.

    No. Stanford University's undergraduate admissions process is separate from Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, and participation does not guarantee admission.

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