Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Biochemistry at University of Houston will be awarded after students have successfully completed the following requirements.

Key Features

Students may satisfy the degree requirements by completing at least 54 approved credit hours; satisfactorily completing the laboratory rotations and formal graduate level course requirements including seminars; completing 3-12 credit hours of dissertation courses; and completing and defending a dissertation acceptable to the dissertation committee.

All students must be continuously enrolled full time until the degree requirements are complete.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Enzyme Catalysis and Kinetics

Membranes/Signal Transduction

Advanced Nucleic Acids

Protein Structure and Function

Grad Biochem Lab Rotation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 103 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United States

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the College of Natural Science and Mathematics Admission Requirements, applicants should have a Baccalaureate Degree (B.S.) in Biology, Biochemistry, or an equivalent discipline.

Evaluation of applicants involves a broad range of criteria including undergraduate preparation, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and relevant scientific experience.

GRE scores are optional.

Tuition Fee

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International

11529 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 854 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

11529 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 854 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

4509 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 334 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Houston

1067 - 1950 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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