PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of North Texas

Programme overview

The PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) is a research program giving broad graduate-level foundations in biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics, cell biology and research tools, followed by advanced study and research. Specialisations include metabolism, proteins and enzymology, and analytical chemistry in microbial, plant and animal systems.

Faculty: College of Science | Department: Department of Biological Sciences | Duration: 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree or 42 beyond the master's | Intake: Fall and Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

72 hours of graduate credit at the 5000 and 6000 levels beyond the bachelor's degree (42 beyond the master's), including a 9 to 12 hour dissertation. Students complete at least six BMB courses across the discipline core, then advanced coursework, research and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Biological Sciences (graduate programs): bachelor's degree with 24 hours in life science or an appropriate related scientific field, including 12 hours of advanced related coursework; undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 overall and at least 3.2 in the last 60 hours; GPA of at least 3.4 for any prior graduate work. Thesis (MS) and PhD applicants need a faculty member's agreement to serve as major professor (or, for BMB, the rotation entrance committee). GRE not required (scores may be submitted). Application materials: statement of purpose (maximum 2 pages), CV, transcripts, three letters of recommendation. International applicants whose native language is not English must meet UNT English proficiency (TOEFL or equivalent) requirements. Application deadlines: December 1 for fall entry and August 1 for spring entry. A master's degree in life science with a research thesis is desirable for PhD applicants.

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Intake: Fall and Spring

Duration: 42 hours with an approved master's degree or 72 hours with only a bachelor's degree, including 12 ho

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

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