Overview

Biochemistry students accepted into the graduate program are admitted primarily to pursue a Ph.D. A number of interdisciplinary research and training programs are also available under the Biochemistry Ph.D. program including, Biological Chemistry Program, Biological Physics Program, Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biological Physics Program, Applied Math, and the IGERT Program in Comparative Genomics and others.

Key Features

The Biochemistry program at The University of Arizona is primarily a research degree. The number and selection of courses is tailored to the individual student's needs and interests according to the guidelines available from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. A dissertation based upon original laboratory research is required. All students must pass a series of written examinations, a comprehensive examination and a final oral defense examination.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Protein & Enzymes

Nucleic Acids, Metab & Signal

Group Meeting

Journal Club

Professional Development

Rotation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation. One of the letters must come from your research advisor. These letters should be submitted by your referees using the online system.
Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended or are currently attending. Transcripts should be uploaded in your online application.
A brief Statement of Purpose, describing your past research experiences, goals, teaching experience and why you want to attend The University of Arizona.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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