About the course

The PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology requires four to six years of completion with a curriculum plan that is variable and will take into account each student?s goals for graduate study and the content of his or her previous preparation. Students may choose from biomedical research areas such as cell regulatory systems, protein biochemistry, molecular immunology, cellular and molecular toxicology, microbiology, and genomics. Graduate studies in the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences lead to the M.P.S., M.S. or Ph.D. degree. Students may choose from biomedical research areas such as cell regulatory systems, protein biochemistry, molecular immunology, cellular and molecular toxicology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and genomics. The Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or in Microbiology are awarded for significant and original contributions to basic knowledge through research. The Master?s programs in Biochemistry or Microbiology are also thesis-based research degrees, and they prepare students for further studies toward the Ph.D., for medical school, or for careers in academic or industrial research or in teaching. Thesis research is conducted in the laboratory of a member of the Graduate Faculty or that of a cooperating member. Students ordinarily choose from among a wide number of research projects that are either underway or contemplated by individual faculty members. Faculty members are actively involved in research that is supported at the federal level. Ph.D. students are required to complete at least two research rotations before choosing a laboratory home and advisor for the thesis research, M.S. students may perform rotations but are not required to do so. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Orono
Fall (August), 2024	Orono
Spring (January), 2025	Orono
Fall (August), 2025	Orono
Spring (January), 2026	Orono

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maine

A bachelor’s degree is required for ALL master’s, C.A.S., Ed.S., and doctoral programs.

　　Official transcript of all previous college or university work

　　TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2023

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

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