Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, PhD

Program Requirements

Enrollment in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program is open to students with appropriate degrees in agricultural, biological, or physical sciences or engineering. Entering students must have satisfactory academic records in mathematical, physical and biological sciences. Research activities include bioinformatics, functional genomics, microbial and plant biochemistry, molecular biology, proteins and signal transduction.

Degree Requirements

The PhD program requires GEN 8140 , BCHM 8100 ,  BCHM 8140  and BCHM 8050  during the student’s first two years. In addition, PhD students are required to attend BCHM 8250  every semester they are enrolled, and must register for BCHM 8510  in the semester of their dissertation defense. Students beyond their first year are required to do one oral presentation every year in BCHM 8250 .

A student’s dissertation committee will determine whether the student should take courses in addition to the required courses.

A dissertation, consisting of 18 credits of doctoral research (BCHM 9910 ), exclusive of any research credits earned at the master’s level, is required of PhD students. Successful completion of written and oral comprehensive examinations will admit doctoral students to candidacy for the PhD degree.