Ph.D., Biochemistry and Neuroscience with Neuroscience Concentration
Complete the following admission requirements:
- Submit GRE General Test scores
- If English is not your native language, submit scores from both the Test of Spoken English and the Test of Written English, as well as TOEFL scores. Requests, including justification, for exceptions to this requirement should be made to the chair of the department.
Minimum Requirements for Biochemistry and Neuroscience Ph.D. (including core courses): 38 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Ph.D. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the Ph.D. degree requirements. | ||
| Biochemistry and Neuroscience Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F670 | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | 3 |
| CHEM F676 | Neurochemistry | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Protein Structure and Function | ||
| Molecular Foundations of Gene Expression | ||
| Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics | ||
| Cellular Signaling | ||
| Complete nine credits of electives at the 400- or 600-level, as approved by the graduate committee, excluding thesis or project (CHEM F699 and CHEM F698), with at most two courses at the 400-level | 9 | |
| Complete Ph.D. dissertation in a field of neuroscience | ||
| Complete the seminar series, CHEM F688, at least twice. | 2 | |
| Biochemical and Molecular Biology Seminar | ||
See Chemistry B.S. and M.S. programs.
