Graduate Degrees in Biochemistry

Biochemistry

Graduate Degrees in Biochemistry

Ranked as the No. 1 biochemistry school in Colorado, 抖阴旅行射 Boulder and the Department Biochemistry are recognized for their research and education. As part of a commitment to continuing this tradition of excellence, the department provides a graduate program that integrates opportunities for cutting-edge creative research and study.听

Graduate students enjoy extensive scientific collaboration with biochemistry faculty; with other departments such as Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, and Physics; and with research institutes and agencies such as the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), Joint Institutes of Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building

Numerous state-of-the-art department research facilities and instruments

All students accepted into the graduate program in biochemistry who maintain a good academic standing are provided with financial support in the form of fellowships, teaching assistantships or research assistantships.听

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Biochemistry

Biochemistry

Doctor of Philosophy

Students must complete a minimum of 30 hours of approved coursework and 30 dissertation credits.
All degree requirements must be completed within six years of the beginning of your coursework.
The major goals of graduate study in biochemistry are mastering known principles and techniques; developing the intellectual tools for collecting and analyzing data; producing new fundamental knowledge through research; and being able to effectively communicate the results of original research through oral and written means.

GRE/GMAT Requirements

Not required

Application Deadlines

Nov. 15

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Research Areas

Computational Biology
Nucleic Acids
Gene Expression
Cell Signaling
Membranes
Proteins and Enzymology
Molecular Biophysics
Structural Biology
Systems Biology

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At 抖阴旅行射 Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. 抖阴旅行射 Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it鈥檚 academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.
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Graduate Degrees in Biochemistry

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