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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology prepares students for research and teaching careers in the biochemical sciences through coursework, laboratory experience, seminars and original dissertation research.

Faculty: College of Natural Science  |  Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology  |  Duration: 24 credits of dissertation research plus required coursework  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Required courses are BMB 801 Molecular Biology, BMB 805 Protein Structure, Design, and Mechanism, BMB 829 Methods of Macromolecular Analysis and Synthesis, BMB 960 and 961 Selected Topics, and BMB 978 Seminar, plus two additional 800-level courses, a second-year teaching assistantship, a comprehensive examination, 24 credits of BMB 999 and a public dissertation defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants hold a bachelor's or master's degree in biochemistry, chemistry or a biological, physical, medical or agricultural science. Preparation should include general, organic, analytical and physical chemistry, physics, general biology, basic biochemistry and mathematics through calculus; minor deficiencies can be made up with undergraduate collateral 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.

Duration: 24 credits of dissertation research plus required coursework

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