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Application Procedures

Students interested in working at the interface of biology and chemistry at the University of Arizona should apply to the Biological Chemistry Program. Once admitted to the Biological Chemistry Program, students will choose a home department from among the three participating departments, Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics, Medicinal Chemistry, and Chemistry. At the time of application, a home department does not need to be chosen. Priority will be given to applications received on or before January 1st, however, outstanding applicants are encouraged to apply at any time.

*Application procedures for currently enrolled UA graduate students
interested in joining the BCP can be found on our web page: http://www.biochem.arizona.edu/bcp/uagradapp.html*

HOW TO APPLY:

SEND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS. DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION TO THE GRADUATE COLLEGE.

STEP 1: Complete the application online.

Click HERE for the ONLINE application.

(Alternatively, you may download the appropriate application and supplementary materials (PDF format - click here). Mail the completed application and supplements directly to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, c/o Jane Dugas (address below). Although the January 1st deadline has now passed, a $50 application fee will be charged for the remainder of the application process.

STEP 2: Arrange for additional material to be sent directly to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at the address shown below. To expedite this process you may send copies of your transcripts and standard test scores. Official copies will be required to finalize your admission. Additional material to be sent directly to the department includes:

A. Three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your work (one of these letters should be from your research advisor, if applicable). Remember to give your letter writers plenty of notice. Click here to download forms for letters of recommendation.
B. Official transcripts of all college and university work
C. Official GRE results (General exam is required and a subject exam is recommended)
D. Official TOEFL results for International Students only.

STEP 3: You must also apply to the Graduate College at http://grad.arizona.edu/applynow.php. The Graduate College requires that you submit an application of $50, payable by credit card. BCP applicants, please choose "Biochemistry PhD Science".

CHECKLIST:
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION CONSISTS OF:

A. Application form (can be completed online, or mailed in directly to the department)
B. Three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your work.
C. Official school transcripts.
D. Official GRE results
E. Official TOEFL results for International Students only.
F. Application fee.

Email address for electronic materials: jdugas@email.arizona.edu

MAILING ADDRESS FOR HARDCOPY MATERIALS:
Jane Dugas
Program Coordinator
University of Arizona
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
PO Box 210088
1041 East Lowell Street
Tucson AZ 85721-0088
Tel: 520-621-9687 or 1-800-541-2775
Fax: 520-621-1697