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Nov 09, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Biochemistry PhD
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The Department of Biochemistry is dedicated to excellence in biochemical research, with faculty members pursuing cutting-edge research in a variety of disciplines with a common theme of “how living cells work.” Our research utilizes modern techniques, including analysis of molecular structure, bioinformatics, high throughput proteomics and genetics to answer basic questions about how biological molecules determine cellular functions. An integral component of the program is one-on-one training from faculty members to graduate students, such that they develop their full potential as scientists.
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Curriculum
The PhD degree requires a minimum of 72 credit hours of coursework, including four to five years of laboratory research, the first year in the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS) and subsequent years in the biochemistry department.
PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (first year)
1st Semester (17 credits)
2nd Semester (13-15 credits)
Number of credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the elective credits. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 72 minimum total credit hours.
Required Biochemistry Elective Options
We require you take 2 biochemistry electives from the list below in your second or third semester:
Biochemistry requirements
The following courses are required for the biochemistry PhD.
Biochemistry Electives
You need 6 credits of electives in a minimum of 2 courses chosen by you in consultation with your mentor. They must be at the 500 to 600 level in science, mathematics or computer science. You can use electives taken in the PPBS or take them after entering the biochemistry department.
Research project
Research projects typically require four to five years of laboratory research with the expectation that this work be published in two or more peer-reviewed journals.
Our PhD candidates have published in:
- American Journal of Physiology
- Biophysical Journal
- Cell
- Developmental Biology
- Genome Biology
- Journal of Biological Chemistry
- Journal of Molecular Biology
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Nature
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Total Credit Hours: 72
3.0 Degree GPA required
Instruction Method
- In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).
Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.
** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.
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