Biochemistry and Neuroscience Ph.D.
Minimum Requirements for Biochemistry and Neuroscience Ph.D. (including core courses): 38 credits
Concentrations: Biochemistry, Neuroscience
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General University Requirements | ||
Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
Ph.D. Degree Requirements | ||
Complete the Ph.D. degree requirements. | ||
As part of the Ph.D. requirements, complete the following: | ||
CHEM F699 | Thesis | 18 |
Complete Ph.D. dissertation | ||
Biochemistry and Neuroscience Program Requirements | ||
Complete 9 additional credits of coursework at the F400 or F600 level, as approved by the graduate committee, with at most two courses at the F400 level. | 9 | |
Complete seminar series CHEM F688 at least twice. | 2 | |
Biochemistry Colloquium | ||
Concentration | ||
Complete one of the following: | 9 | |
Biochemistry | ||
Neuroscience | ||
Total Credits | 38 |
Concentrations
Biochemistry
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Biochemistry Concentration Requirements | ||
Complete three of the following: | 9 | |
Protein Structure and Function | ||
Molecular Foundations of Gene Expression | ||
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | ||
Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics | ||
Cellular Signaling | ||
Total Credits | 9 |
Neuroscience
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Neuroscience Concentration 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 | ||
Total Credits | 9 |
Admission Requirements
Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs.
- Submit an application for admission
- Submit official transcripts
- Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted
- Submit resume/curriculum vitae
- Submit statement of academic goals
- Submit 3 letters of recommendation
International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.
Additional program admission requirements and information
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A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a related field from an accredited, government-recognized university
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Transcripts from all universities or colleges attended: Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with the application. Official transcripts must follow prior to matriculation.
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Curriculum vitae or resume: A summary of education and work history including additional skills, certifications, and accomplishments.
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Statement of Academic Goals: A letter (no more than three pages) explaining why you want to be admitted into our program and how your academic and career goals are related to attending our institution. Mentioning specific faculty you would like to work with is highly encouraged.
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Letters should be from individuals who can address your potential to succeed in graduate school
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Ideally, letters of reference should come from university faculty, research staff, or professionals familiar with your academic and research achievements and also with the expectations of graduate school
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References are asked to address writing ability, critical thinking skills, quantitative skills, and potential to succeed in a graduate program
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Note: Students are typically not admitted to the program unless a faculty advisor has agreed to serve as the mentor. Applicants should contact potential advisors before applying.
Roadmaps
Biochemistry Concentration
First Year | |||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM F654, F657, F670, F674, or F67522 | 3 | CHEM F654, F657, F670, F674, or F67522 | 3 |
CHEM F68820 | 1 | CHEM F69918 | 3 |
CHEM F69918 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
7 | 9 | ||
Second Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM F68820 | 1 | CHEM F654, F657, F670, F674, or F67522 | 3 |
CHEM F69918 | 3 | CHEM F69918 | 3 |
Program Elective | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
7 | 9 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM F69918 | 3 | CHEM F69918 | 3 |
3 | 3 | ||
Total Credits 38 |
Footnote Definitions
General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
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1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
15--Library & Information Research | ||
16--Mathematics | ||
17--Natural Sciences | ||
18--Other | ||
19--Social Sciences |
Neuroscience Concentration
First Year | |||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM F654, F657, F674, or F67522 | 3 | CHEM F67022 | 3 |
CHEM F68820 | 1 | CHEM F69918 | 3 |
CHEM F69918 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
7 | 9 | ||
Second Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM F67622 | 3 | CHEM F69918 | 3 |
CHEM F68820 | 1 | Program Elective | 3 |
CHEM F69918 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
7 | 9 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM F69918 | 3 | CHEM F69918 | 3 |
3 | 3 | ||
Total Credits 38 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate strong written communication skills to communicate significance and innovation as well as technical details of biochemistry and neuroscience research
- Formulate hypotheses and articulate methods for testing hypotheses, and perform technical tasks and quantitative analyses needed to test hypotheses and interpret results
- Demonstrate general and specific knowledge of field and peer-reviewed literature and be able to critically analyze literature
- Demonstrate strong presentation skills
- Demonstrate strong professional skills