PhD Biochemistry at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Biochemistry doctoral program is a research-based degree to prepare you for senior research positions in industry or government laboratories, or careers in teaching or conducting research at the university level. Beyond classes, you can opt for interdisciplinary concentrations such as structural biology, biological chemistry, biological physics, applied math, bioanalytical chemistry and more.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 6 years / 54 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Proteins & Enzymes (3) Nucleic Acids, Metabolism, and Signaling (4) Exchange of Chemical Information (4 minimum) Journal Club (4 minimum) Professional Development Part I (1) AND Professional Development Part II (1) Introduction to Research (6) Research (1 unit minimum) Dissertation (18) Minimum of 8 additional units of graded coursework as approved by your Research Director.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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