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PhD Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

PhD Biochemistry and Cell Biology is a doctoral degree programme at Rice University in BioSciences (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The degree totals 90 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences  |  Department: BioSciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

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Entry requirements

Applicants for graduate study in the Biochemistry and Cell Biology Program must have: BA or BS degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or some equivalent High levels of intellectual strength and motivation, as indicated by academic record and recommendations Although the department offers an MS degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, the department admits students who intend to pursue the PhD program. For general university requirements, see Graduate Degrees.

USD 66,784 a year (2026-27). School of Natural Sciences: Masters & PhD full-time tuition ($33,392 per semester) for the school's standard full-time master's and PhD programmes; estimate, excludes fees and health insurance. Reduced rate of $3,710 per year applies to continuing doctora Source

Most doctoral applications for Fall 2027 close December 1, 2026 (Mechanical Engineering December 15, Computer Science January 1, 2027); applications open September 1, 2026 through the Rice graduate portal (gradapply.rice.edu). Application fee is generally $85, waived for some doctoral applicants.

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