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Department of Biochemistry

Graduate Program

The PhD graduate program in the Department of Biochemistry is sufficiently flexible to accommodate students with a relatively wide range of backgrounds. Students with a bachelor's degree in any of the biological, biochemical, engineering, or physical sciences who have a strong desire to pursue a research-oriented career in molecular biology, biophysics, and/or cell biology are encouraged to apply. Required academic preparation includes organic chemistry, calculus, biology, and at least one course in biochemistry. Physical chemistry is highly recommended. Admission will be determined on the basis of academic record, letters of recommendation, GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, analytical, and the advanced test in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, or the undergraduate major), and the applicant's statement of goals.

Please note that only scores of GRE exams taken after September 2001 will be accepted.

For score reporting purposes, ETS code numbers for GRE and TOEFL are listed below:

GRE:

• Institutional code = 6681
• Department code = 0202

TOEFL:

• Institutional code = 6681
• Department code = 34

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