PhD Biochemistry and Structural Biology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Biochemistry and Structural Biology emphasises biochemical, structural and computational approaches to biological problems, using NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and electron cryo-microscopy, with faculty from several departments and Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Department: Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Courses include Graduate Biochemistry I, Computational Methods in Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Structural Biology and Spectroscopy, Cell Biology or Molecular Genetics, lab rotations in three faculty labs, colloquia, journal club, two electives, responsible conduct of research and science communication; qualifying/thesis proposal exam in the fourth semester and dissertation defence.

Career pathways

Research careers in biochemistry and structural biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with mathematics through one year of calculus, chemistry including organic chemistry, general physics and one year of biology; letters from three previous instructors; acceptance by the programme and Graduate School. Deficiencies must be remedied if admitted without full preparation.

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 School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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