PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Identify significant research problems through critical examination of the scientific literature. Develop a research proposal that uses a scientific approach to test hypotheses or accomplish research goals.

Faculty: Carver College of Medicine | Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Duration: 72 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy in biochemistry and molecular biology requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit (34 s.h. of coursework and 38 s.h. of research).

Career pathways

Graduates have secured a variety of career positions, including in academic institutions and the government, and as scientists, physicians, lecturers, and science educators. Some go on to pursue postdoctoral or additional training, and others land jobs in business and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by Admissions. Those who apply must have an undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.00. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Appropriate preparation includes one-year, college-level courses in organic and physical chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics through calculus. Students are expected to have had one or more introductory courses in biochemistry.

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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