PhD Biochemistry at University of Utah

Programme overview

Dedicated to the expansion and transmission of knowledge about the biological world? With a focus on the characterization of macromolecules and biological processes at the molecular level, this program addresses the structure of biological macromolecules, the mechanisms by which they function, and the possible applications to research technology and medicine.

Faculty: S. F. E. School of Medicine | Duration: 54 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 54 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a strong undergraduate background in chemistry, including organic and physical chemistry, and/or biology, including biochemistry and molecular biology. Applications must be accompanied by GRE results, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose and career goals. Biochemistry participates in two campus-wide interdepartmental graduate programs: Molecular Biology Program and Biological Chemistry Program. Students interested in pursuing the Ph.D. in Biochemistry must first apply and be admitted to one of those programs where they are supported financially while they complete the requirements for their first year of graduate study. At the end of the first year, students choose a thesis advisor from and affiliate with one of the participating departments. For more information, see Bioscience Ph.D. Programs .

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 must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

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

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