About the course

Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The primary mission of any academic department is education. Here PhD students and post-doctoral fellows train in more than 40 different laboratories engaged in cutting-edge biomedical research. Training in research comes at a time of tremendous change, as new tools are uncovering the molecular causes of human disease, revealing new drug targets, and fostering the development of innovative new therapies. With a PhD degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics, the next generation of scientists will be well equipped to solve some the most vexing and complex health problems of the day.

　　The curriculum is designed to emphasize basic skills and principles, and yet be sufficiently flexible to allow students to focus on different research areas. Students in the Biochemistry track currently take BIOC 701 – Research Topics in Biochemistry, a course that is linked to the Department’s extramural Seminar series. Likewise, students in the Biophysics track participate in BIOC 704 -Seminars in Biophysics, where they attend the Biophysics Seminars as part of the course. Through presentation and discussion of the upcoming speakers’ publications in both seminar courses, students are not only better prepared for talks given by outside speakers, but are also better equipped to give their own departmental research presentations. Another required course, Biochemistry 712, is designed to help students with the art of grant writing, and specifically preparation of the grant-style qualifying examinations. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$86,532

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Chapel Hill
Fall (August), 2025	Chapel Hill

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application.

　　The email addresses of three recommenders are required within the application for electronic submission.

　　Three current letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional qualifications are required.

　　Statement of purpose

　　a bachelor's degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution

　　an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better

　　The internet-based TOEFL exam = 90

　　The IELTS exam = 7

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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