Biochemistry

Website: http://medicine.utah.edu/biochemistry/

Phone: 801-581-2117

The Biological Chemistry Program is a collaborative program between seven basic science departments. The Program serves the students and faculty of the University of Utah by providing excellence in graduate education. The Program coordinates relevant activities and provides interdisciplinary training during the first year of graduate school that is designed to equip students with a strong foundation for a career at the interface of biology and chemistry. The Program coordinates activities such as student recruiting and admissions, academic advising, career development, curriculum, and social events.

Following the first year, students leave the Program and formally enter one of the seven science departments to continue thesis research in one of the laboratories of the Program faculty. The Program continues to monitor student performance after the first year and encourages uniform standards and procedures between the participating departments.

Applicants should have a strong undergraduate background in chemistry, including organic and physical chemistry, and/or biology, including biochemistry and molecular biology. Applications must be accompanied by GRE results, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose and career goals.

Biochemistry participates in two campus-wide interdepartmental graduate programs: Molecular Biology Program and Biological Chemistry Program. Students interested in pursuing the Ph.D. in Biochemistry must first apply and be admitted to one of those programs where they are supported financially while they complete the requirements for their first year of graduate study. At the end of the first year, students choose a thesis advisor from and affiliate with one of the participating departments. For more information, see Bioscience Ph.D. Programs.