PhD Biochemistry and Biophysics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Programme overview

Doctoral Manuscript Submission (Published first-author or co-first authored manuscript prior to student's defense) Doctoral Intradepartmental Review (Annual Committee Meeting and individualized Development Plan submission)

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Biochemistry and Biophysics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

2 Students must take BIOC 994 twice for a minimum of 6 credit hours. Core courses include BIOC 701 Seminars in Biochemistry and Biophysics; BIOC 710 Scientific Communication; GNET 888 Responsible Conduct of Research; BIOC 888 Responsible Conduct of Research; BIOC 631 Advanced Molecular Biology; BIOC 650 Macromolecular Thermodynamics and Binding.

Career pathways

Our curriculum includes course requirements for all departmental students intended to help you with skills essential to careers in science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum (applies to all graduate programmes): a four-year bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution completed before graduate study begins and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better; application via the Graduate School online application with transcripts, three recommendation letters, statement of purpose and CV, plus any programme-specific tests/materials; international applicants add a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score; admission decisions are made 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.

Graduate applicants apply for a start term; fall is the main start term. Very few programmes admit new students for spring or summer terms.

Graduate applications and payment must be received by the deadline of the academic programme applied to, which varies by programme; the application closes at 11:59pm Eastern Time on the deadline date. The Graduate School recommends complete applications by December 15, 2026 for full fellowship consideration.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.unc.edu/admissions/instructions/

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