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Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry at Florida International University

Florida International University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program administered jointly by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the Department of Biological Sciences, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. This structure allows for interactions among students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty across multiple disciplines. Students have access to highly accomplished biochemistry faculty on campus.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education  |  Duration: 5 years (75 credits)  |  Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The PhD in Biochemistry requires a minimum 75 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. The Dissertation Advisor and Committee will assist the student to choose a curriculum suitable to the student’s interests, goals and background. This will include selection of electives as well as suggestions for other courses that may be needed to develop skills critical for the student’s research and career goals, especially quantitative skills. A grade of C or higher must be earned in all courses.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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