Overview

Key features

The Biochemistry department from Colorado State University provide active research opportunities in the fields of Molecular Genetics, Cellular Biochemistry, and Structural Biology, and these areas are highly interactive and collaborative. The curriculum provides students with foundational knowledge in the areas of biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics, trains students in higher level critical thinking skills and in diverse experimental approaches, and trains students in both oral and written communication. Graduate policies and procedures are overseen by the Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC), which is comprised of the Associate Chair for Graduate Students (GAC chairperson), the Chairperson of the Graduate Recruitment Committee (GRC), the Chairperson of the Graduate Admissions Committee (GAdC), the first-year PhD student advisor, the former Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, and the graduate student representative.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Macromolecular Structure

Molecular Genetics

Molecular Regulation of Cell Function

Resp. Conduct in Biochemistry

Grant Writing and Reviewing

Structural Biology

Advanced Topics in Structural Biology

Principles of Chemical Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 100 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an overall grade point average of (B) or above
Official transcripts/credential and certified translations (Int’l.) from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended are required (Colorado State University transcripts are not required)
One year each of biology, organic chemistry, physics, and calculus will have been completed.
A full-year course in biochemistry (equivalent to BC 401 and 403) with grades of B or better is required, but can be taken during the first year of graduate school
Three letters of recommendation preferably using the format recommended by the department. See Applying to the BMB Graduate Program
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
A written “statement of purpose”
A completed resume

Tuition Fee

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International

32058 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32058 USD per year during 60 months.
National

32058 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32058 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

15856 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15856 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

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