This Ph.D. program trains students for academic or industrial research and teaching careers. The department offers strong faculty with diverse expertise and a supportive, inspiring environment. The Ph.D. program lasts approximately five years.
Financial aid is available for most students.
After completing first year interdisciplinary core coursework and performing several laboratory rotations, they choose a research mentor and enter the Ph.D. program in which the faculty member has an appointment. Upon entering the Ph.D. program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, core courses are supplemented with advanced courses tailored to students' educational needs. Student workshops enhance oral communication skills and the ability to critically evaluate research data. In seminar courses, faculty and visiting scientists present their research. Ph.D. students must pass two departmental qualifying examinations.