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PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The department trains PhD students in biochemistry and molecular biophysics, with research in protein engineering, RNA catalysis, epigenetics, ion channels and membrane biophysics, and protein and RNA folding. Methods include NMR, X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM and computation; it has 28 faculty and 44 current students.

Faculty: Biological Sciences Division  |  Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics  |  Intake: Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Research training uses NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy and computational approaches, with links to the Institute for Biophysical Dynamics and NIH training programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSD PhD programmes: bachelor's degree by matriculation, transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and a $90 fee; application due 1 Dec 2026 for Autumn 2027. GRE scores are considered by this programme if submitted (within five years, code 1832). TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic for those not exempt.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Intake: Autumn

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