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Minimum Requirements for Biochemistry and Neuroscience Ph.D. (including core courses): 38 credits

Concentrations: Biochemistry, Neuroscience 

Concentrations

Biochemistry

 Neuroscience

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs.

1. Submit an application for admission
2. Submit official transcripts
3. Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted
4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae
5. Submit statement of academic goals
6. 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

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a related field from an accredited, government-recognized university

• Transcripts from all universities or colleges attended: Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with the application. Official transcripts must follow prior to matriculation.

• Curriculum vitae or resume: A summary of education and work history including additional skills, certifications, and accomplishments.

• 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.

• Letters of Recommendation:

  • Letters should be from individuals who can address your potential to succeed in graduate school

  • 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

  • References are asked to address writing ability, critical thinking skills, quantitative skills, and potential to succeed in a graduate program

• 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.

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Biochemistry Concentration

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 Neuroscience Concentration

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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