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Graduate Opportunities in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics offers several opportunities for graduate study in Biochemistry. These include: cross-disciplinary Ph.D. programs, which explore research at the interface of Biochemistry and other, related disciplines; Masters' programs in Applied Biosciences and in General Biology (for middle/high school science teachers); and a 5-year combined BS/MS program in Biochemistry.

The Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics

The University Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics offers three courses of study for the Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry. In addition to the traditional department-based Ph.D. program, there are two interdisciplinary programs, which explore research at the interface of Biochemistry and other, related disciplines - the BMCB option and the BCP option. All three lead to the Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, but each has a different emphasis. All three options involve core courses in biochemistry. The ancillary courses for the degree in biochemistry are determined by the student in consultation with the advisor and the advisory committee, while the BCP and BMCB programs allow less flexibility, as each is tailored to specific career objectives. For the details of each program, follow the links below to the individual sites.

Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology

The Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Program is a cross-disciplinary Ph.D. training program that gives students exposure to research at the interface of Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology. Through this program, a student interested in Biochemistry can earn a Ph.D. degree through either of two courses of study: Biochemistry, or Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology, depending on the track chosen by the individual student.

Biological Chemistry

The Biological Chemistry Program is an ideal Ph.D. training program for those students interested in the study of Biochemistry as it relates to Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry. Students can obtain a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry through coursework and research in the three disciplines of Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Chemistry.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics

The Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics requires three core courses: Proteins and Enzymes, Nucleic Acids, and one of the following three courses: Biological Structure, Signal Transduction in Molecular Medicine, or Functional and Evolutionary Genomics. In addition, students may take courses in chemistry, genetics, molecular biology, mathematics, physics, physiology, immunology, or other areas, as determined by the student in consultation with the advisor and advisory committee. This program allows students to tailor the course work program to satisfy specific interests and career objectives. Current BMB graduate students

Student Research Opportunities

Apply for Ph.D. Programs

Deadlines and Requirements for Ph.D. Programs

2007-2008 BMB Graduate Handbook
(Graduate Forms)

Other Bioscience Graduate Programs

IGERT Program in Genomics

Professional M.S. program in Applied BioSciences

M.S. program in General Biology for Teachers

FiveYear B.S./M.S.
in Biochemistry

UA Graduate Studies in
the Life Sciences

Additional funding sources

Herbert E. Carter Award

Kai & Janet Haber Award

Lela E. Booher
Memorial Scholarship

Biology, Mathematics and Physics Initiative

Graduate Fellowships in Genomics

Minority Health Disparities Research Opportunities

Paying for Graduate School

BIO5 Graduate Research Awards

College of Science Graduate Scholarships

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