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PhD Chemical Biology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

One of the largest free-standing interdepartmental Chemical Biology PhD programs in the US, with participating faculty across chemistry, biological chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biophysics, pharmacology, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and other departments.

Faculty: Life Sciences Institute  |  Department: Program in Chemical Biology  |  Duration: Designed to conclude in five years  |  Intake: Fall 2027; deadline December 1, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Core courses Chemistry 525 and Chemical Biology 510, further chemical biology coursework in critical analysis and writing, and flexible electives from chemistry, biochemistry or biology; admission to candidacy occurs before the third year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications through Rackham due December 1 with transcripts, academic statement of purpose, personal statement (500 words), three letters of recommendation (due December 1) and CV or resume. Applicants are expected to have at least one year of research experience outside undergraduate lab coursework. The program has not required or reviewed GRE scores since 2015. Application fee is waived for US citizens and permanent residents and is $90 for non-US citizens. Interviews take place typically in February.

Intake: Fall 2027; deadline December 1, 2026

Duration: Designed to conclude in five years

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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