For Prospective Grad Students

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics offers several opportunities for graduate study in Biochemistry. These include: cross-disciplinary PhD programs, which explore research at the interface of Biochemistry and other, related disciplines; Masters' programs in Applied Biosciences and in General Biology (for middle/high school science teachers); and a 5-year combined BS/MS program in Biochemistry.

The PhD degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics requires three core courses: Proteins and Enzymes, Nucleic Acids, and one of the following three courses: Biological Structure, Signal Transduction in Molecular Medicine, or Functional and Evolutionary Genomics. In addition, students may take courses in chemistry, genetics, molecular biology, mathematics, physics, physiology, immunology, or other areas, as determined by the student in consultation with the advisor and advisory committee. This program allows students to tailor the course work program to satisfy specific interests and career objectives.