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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is awarded for original research contributions to basic knowledge. It includes research, thesis writing, 15+ credits of formal coursework and laboratory participation, with at least two research rotations before choosing a lab and advisor.

Department: Molecular and Biomedical Sciences  |  Intake: Fall deadline January 15; January admission deadline September 15  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Thesis research in the lab of a graduate faculty member; research areas include cell regulatory systems, protein biochemistry, molecular immunology and microbiology.

Career pathways

PhD graduates have taken postdoctoral fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital, Jackson Laboratory and Columbia University.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department thesis-based M.S./Ph.D. criteria: lowest acceptable GPA for TA funding 2.9/4.0 (higher prioritised); GRE not required but recommended; preparation in biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics and physics; relevant research experience sought; essay on faculty research interests. Deadlines: January 15 (fall), September 15 (January start).

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Intake: Fall deadline January 15; January admission deadline September 15

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