Advanced topic seminar courses and an excellent weekly seminar series, featuring outstanding visiting scientists, give students the opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the major topics currently under investigation in biochemical research. Thesis research is conducted with one of the 16 full-time and adjunct faculty members. Students usually select a faculty adviser during the first year of the program. Completion of the Ph.D. program requires 4-5 years. The Department of Biochemistry is located in the Given Medical Research Building.
Financial aid is usually available to all students accepted into the program.
Generally, fees are covered for students supported by research traineeships and research and teaching assistantships. The stipends mentioned above are sufficient to provide students a modest standard of living. Students often reduce housing costs by sharing off-campus housing. Student Group Current enrollment in the Graduate College at the University of Vermont is more than 1,000. There are 16 Ph.D. students in the Department of Biochemistry.