PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of California, Riverside

Programme overview

The PhD option of the BCMB graduate program prepares students for research careers, with research opportunities across natural sciences, engineering and the School of Medicine.

Faculty: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

Graduate courses in physical biochemistry, enzymology, molecular biology and biochemical regulation plus electives; up to four five-week lab rotations in the first two quarters; at least two quarters as a teaching assistant; an oral qualifying exam by fall of year three; dissertation, public seminar and defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Division (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent; minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (some programs set a higher standard); transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic 7 with no component below 6) unless the prior degree was taught in English; GRE/GMAT only where the program requires it (many no longer do). Source: graduate.ucr.edu/admission-requirements.

UC Riverside operates a quarter system. Summer begins mid-June, Fall late September, Winter early January and Spring late March/early April. Most graduate programmes admit and begin in the Fall quarter only.

New domestic applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter November 1, Spring February 1, Summer May 1. New international applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter September 1, Spring December 1, Summer March 1. Some programmes set earlier priority or fellowship deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucr.edu/apply/

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