Overview
This Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics program is offered at Columbia University.
Teaching methods
Fellowships are awarded in recognition of academic achievement and in expectation of scholarly success. Teaching and research experience are considered an important aspect of the training of graduate students. Thus, graduate fellowships include teaching assistantships and research apprenticeships.
Programme Structure
Research opportunities- Researchers in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics use the full spectrum of contemporary biophysical, biochemical, molecular biological, and cellular techniques to study developmental biology; gene expression, regulation, and signal transduction; macromolecular structure, function, and dynamics; and molecular neurobiology.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Disciplines
Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 68 other PhDs in Chemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Basic knowledge of biology, mathematics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and physics is required.
- The subject GRE in biochemistry, biology, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics is optional.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Manhattan
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Fellowships are awarded in recognition of academic achievement and in expectation of scholarly success. Teaching and research experience are considered an important aspect of the training of graduate students. Thus, graduate fellowships include teaching assistantships and research apprenticeships.
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