Overview

Key facts about the Biomedical Sciences - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology programme at the University of Miami:

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) are sciences at the epicenter of modern biomedical research. Understanding basic biochemical pathways is key to gaining new knowledge for the prevention and combating of disease, allowing for the expansion of current boundaries in medicine and science. In addition to medical applications, molecular biology is indispensable for the development of tools implemented for environmental and bionanotechnology problems.
Our expertise in RNA biology, understanding DNA stability and repair, the biophysical nature of biomolecules, and gaining insight into cellular signaling pathways has been recently expanded by the arrival of researchers specialized in the design of natural and semi-synthetic biomolecules, as well as molecular-based devices that can be employed in translational medicine and other bionanotechnology applications.

Programme Structure

Key areas of research:

Bionanotechnology & Molecular Diagnostics
Cellular Stress Responses
Drug Delivery
Environmental Health & Toxicology
Molecular Biology of Cancer
Molecular Biology of RNA, DNA & Epigenetic Modifiers
Molecular Neuroscience of the Brain
Microbiome
Nutritional Biochemistry & Metabolism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Molecular Sciences Biochemistry View 106 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.6 _{(recommended)}

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences or a related discipline (e.g., chemistry, engineering, physics).

Competitive candidates will have the following:

Excellent academic record (minimum overall cumulative GPA = 3.0). The average GPA of registrants is 3.6, with top grades in science courses.
Research experience in a wet laboratory setting. A minimum of 1,000 hours of lab experience is expected. Computer-based research is acceptable for students with strong interests in bioinformatics.
Scientific presentations at regional or national conferences.
Co-authorship in peer-reviewed biomedical journals.
Co-authorship in a peer-reviewed journal is expected for all foreign applicants.
Strong letters of recommendation from science mentors who can evaluate the applicant’s motivations and research potential.
Motivation to pursue state-of-the-art biomedical research and long-term plans for a career within the biomedical workforce.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Miami

1508 - 2603 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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