Columbia University offers a PhD program with a track in biochemistry and molecular biophysics. The program consists of two years of required coursework and comprehensive examinations followed by the completion of the doctoral candidate's thesis research project. Major research areas at the university include developmental biology, molecular neurobiology, macromolecular structure and function and gene expression, regulation and signal transduction.
Columbia University Medical Center
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
701 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
212-305-3885
cumc.columbia.edu
Stanford University's PhD program in biochemistry requires that students complete an original dissertation research project as well as six advanced courses in biochemistry or related areas. Doctoral candidates must also submit two research proposals and a journal club presentation and participate actively in both the journal club and departmental seminars. Major research areas include cell division, cytoskeletal function, protein properties, DNA replication and genome studies.
Stanford University School of Medicine
Dept. of Biochemistry
Beckman Center B400
279 W. Campus Drive , MC: 5307
Stanford, CA 94305
650-723-6161
biochemistry.stanford.edu
The Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin offers a PhD program in biochemistry as well as a joint PhD/MD program in conjunction with the School of Medicine. In addition to the dissertation research project, doctoral candidates must also complete a minimum of 10 hours of advanced biochemistry coursework as well as successfully pass a comprehensive examination. Major research areas include research in cell and developmental biology, chemical biology, molecular genetics, molecular medicine, structural biology and virology.
Graduate Admissions
Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IPiB)
587 Medical Sciences Center
1300 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
608-261-1492
grad.wisc.edu
To be considered for doctoral candidacy in biochemistry at the California Institute of Technology, students must complete six courses in biochemistry at the advanced level as well as successfully pass a comprehensive oral examination. Students must also successfully complete three short laboratory programs prior to submitting their research proposal. The program's curriculum and research areas are concentrated in protein biochemistry, structural biology and molecular genetics.
California Institute of Technology
Graduate Studies
Mail Code 230-87
Pasadena, CA 91125
626-395-6346
its.caltech.edu
The University of California, Berkeley's PhD program in Comparative Biochemistry is open to students who have completed their bachelors degree and are ready to pursue advanced studies. Students must complete 20 semester hours of advanced coursework and successfully pass a qualifying exam prior to applying for candidacy. Students may pursue interdisciplinary research studies in molecular and cell biology, nutritional sciences, plant and microbial biology, public health and environmental science and policy management.
Graduate Group in Comparative Biochemistry
324 Barker Hall
MC#7354
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-3104
510-643-1711
compbiochem.berkeley.edu