Overview
Students in the Biochemistry, Cell, and Developmental Biology program of Emory University are making discoveries at the levels of molecules, cells and organisms that improve our understanding of biological processes, including those that cause or prevent human disease. The pathways to discovery provide the experience necessary for successful scientific careers in academia, industry or government. Whether your goal is basic science or translational research we offer research opportunities that will enable you to impact human health and our understanding of the world.
Academic Environment
Emory University is a premier research institution. Trends in NIH funding rank Emory among the fastest-growing medical centers in the U.S. The medical school is highly ranked, and several major research centers are located on or near Emory’s campus:
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the premier public health research and policy organization in the world, is adjacent to Emory, and many CDC researchers are actively involved in Emory’s life sciences programs.
- The Yerkes National Primate Research Center, one of only eight National Institutes of Health-funded national primate research centers, provides specialized scientific resources, expertise and training opportunities in biomedical and behavioral research involving nonhuman primates.
- Two eminent cancer research organizations are close to Emory: the Winship Cancer Institute, part of Emory’s Woodruff Health Sciences Center, and the American Cancer Society national headquarters are located a short distance from the campus.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The BCDB program offers an ideal training venue for students. In the first year, BCDB students participate in an innovative series of mini-courses covering a range of topics in biochemistry, cell biology and development.
- They also get research experience through three laboratory rotations. In the second year and beyond, students focus on dissertation research in their chosen laboratory but also supplement their training with a course in biostatistics and one in hypothesis development and experimental design in a unique faculty peer-reviewed grant-writing course. Students may also choose from a number of electives in their specialized area of interest.
- The curriculum emphasizes communication, and critical thinking skills through journal clubs and student seminars. Students also gain valuable classroom teaching experience with a one-semester requirement that can be expanded to fit the desires of the student.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 66 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Biochemistry View 101 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A strong undergraduate background in the physical, biological, or behavioral sciences.
- A cumulative average of B+ or better in major science courses.
- High motivation for a career in biological or biomedical research.
- Strong letters of recommendation (three (3) are required).
- Prior research experience is highly valued.
- A thoughtfully written Statement of Purpose that includes information on why you want to attend graduate school, any research interests you may have, and details on any prior research experience, including the extent to which you were intellectually and independently involved in your research project.
- GRE scores are not required and there is no field to enter this information in the application.
Tuition Fee
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International
46800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23400 USD per semester during 66 months. -
National
46800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23400 USD per semester during 66 months. -
In-State
46800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23400 USD per semester during 66 months.
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