PhD Biochemistry at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

The PhD combines a biochemistry curriculum with interdisciplinary research in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology, culminating in an original dissertation. Research areas include cancer biology, protein structure and regulation, signal transduction, neuroscience, genomics and bioinformatics, regenerative biology, molecular immunology and chemical biology. Students are typically funded through research or teaching assistantships.

Department: Biochemistry | Duration: Typically 4-6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

Advanced coursework covers signal transduction, pharmacology, physical biochemistry, proteomics, endocrinology, structural biology, bioinformatics and cancer biology, with a minimum of two semesters of doctoral research, a third-year qualifying exam and one year of part-time teaching.

Career pathways

Graduates become research directors in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, principal investigators in academic, institute and government labs, or college and university teachers and researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Foundational coursework in biology, chemistry (including organic chemistry), physics and mathematics (gaps can be corrected in the first year); TOEFL for applicants from non-English-speaking countries; three letters of recommendation; a personal statement covering research interests and two or three potential Biochemistry faculty thesis advisors. UNH Graduate School (all programmes, international applicants): English proficiency minimums are TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 59 or Duolingo 120, with waivers available for applicants with English-medium degrees; GRE/GMAT requirements are set by each programme.

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.

Duration: Typically 4-6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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