Graduate Program
The Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Biological
Chemistry is an admissions and teaching program for students
interested in a Ph.D. degree in one of the biochemical
sciences (biochemistry, biology, chemistry, medicinal
chemistry, oncological sciences, or pharmaceutical
chemistry). The Program does not offer a degree, but rather
admits students to a first-year graduate program without
requiring an initial commitment to a particular departmental
degree program.
After one year, students arrange to do thesis work with a
specific faculty member and enter the degree program of that
member’s department. Admission to the selected degree
program is automatic, assuming satisfactory academic
performance and selection of a thesis advisor.
Degree. Ph.D. in biochemistry; biology; chemistry;
medicinal chemistry; oncological sciences; or pharmaceutical
chemistry. For additional details about the Ph.D., see the
Graduate Information section of this catalog.
Areas of Specialization. Structure and function of
proteins and nucleic acids, mechanisms of enzyme catalyzed
reactions, structures of complex biological molecules,
design and synthesis of drugs, drug delivery, chemical
synthesis of enzyme inhibitors and natural products,
metabolic pathways and regulation, mechanisms of protein
degradation, mechanisms of genetic recombination,
neurochemistry.
Special Admission Requirements. Applicants must
submit an application packet directly to Program Office. The
application packet includes scores from the general GRE,
three letters of recommendation, transcripts, a statement of
career interests, C.V., and the application form. Prior research
experience is strongly recommended. Promising students are
invited to visit the University (travel costs paid by the
University). Applications are due January 15 for entrance to
the Program the following August.
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