Overview

Program requirements

At least two additional approved graduate courses in the life sciences or chemistry, or physics, or other physical science to be determined upon consultation with the mentor and the dissertation committee. No survey courses will be accepted.

At least 6 credit hours of topics offered in BCMB 615 or its equivalent.

Participation in BCMB 601 and BCMB 603 during the entire period of residence. Participation in at least one journal club chosen from among BCMB 605, BCMB 606, BCMB 607, BCMB 608 for 6 semesters.

Passing a comprehensive examination, taken before the end of the third year of study.

A dissertation reporting the results of original and significant research carried out during the term of candidacy.

Passing a final oral examination which will be concerned primarily with the student’s dissertation.
The Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Programme Structure

The additional requirements for such a degree are:

Preparation of a research manuscript suitable for submission for publication in a major scientific journal and oral defense of that manuscript before an examining committee of three faculty members appointed by the head of the department, at least two of whom shall be members of the department.

Publication of at least one full-length paper in a major scientific journal as first author.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 153 other PhDs in Chemistry in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

The completed online Graduate Application for Admission

A non-refundable application fee

One unofficial transcript from all colleges and universities attended submitted on-line at the time of application to the Graduate School

The submission of official transcripts and degree certificates

Departmental application

Reference letters or rating forms

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32288 USD / year

≈ 32288 USD / year
Out-of-State

32288 USD / year

≈ 32288 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13784 USD / year

≈ 13784 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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