Overview

Our Biochemistry PhD at Case Western Reserve University is a part of the Biomedical Sciences Training Program, which has 11 different PhD options under the biomedical sciences umbrella.

Features

This interdisciplinary approach allows you to specialize in biochemistry while also taking electives in related disciplines. For instance, if you choose to conduct X-ray, crystallography, or protein structure and function research, you might also need to take physical chemistry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics to Enhance Research Rigor & Reproducibility

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology

Since You Were Born: Nobel Prize Biomedical Research in the Last 21 Years

Biochemical Research

Structural Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 101 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application: Start the online application. Please indicate that you are applying to the School of Medicine, Doctoral Biomedical Sciences Training Program.

Transcripts: School-issued unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admissions review, scanned and uploaded for all colleges or universities attended.

Resume/CV: Upload your current resume/CV outlining all work experience and volunteer roles with timeframes. Make sure to highlight any completed research positions or opportunities experienced. Scientific publications and skills not captured elsewhere in the application should be included here.

Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required.

Personal Statement: A personal statement is how we begin to know you better. The 1-2 page personal statement should include the experiences that shaped your interest in science and your long-term goals.

Tuition Fee

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Scholarships Information

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