Overview

Biochemistry as a discipline serves a pivotal role in advancing research in the Life Sciences. Through a combination of coursework, seminars, and original research, you will complete a graduate degree and acquire the skills needed to become an independent research scientist.

Our major research training areas at North Carolina State University emphasize:

Structural and Analytical Biochemistry
Molecular and Systems Biology
Metabolism and Disease

Careers

The Ph.D. program prepares you for careers in research or teaching. We emphasize laboratory research, where students work with faculty to develop their expertise in desired techniques while learning the scientific process. Students also have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate students as teaching assistants.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Topics: Experimental Design and Application
Macromolecular Structure and Metabolism
Transcription, Translation, and Genome Dynamics
Signal Transduction and Cellular Regulation
Graduate Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 93 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students entering the graduate program in biochemistry should have a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, chemistry or a related physical or biological science, including undergraduate courses in organic chemistry, calculus, physics and physical chemistry, as well as biochemistry/molecular biology.
Applicants with a strong record of undergraduate research activity or with practical experience in a professional scientific setting are particularly encouraged to apply.
Reporting of GRE scores is strongly encouraged.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25214 USD / year

≈ 25214 USD / year
Out-of-State

25214 USD / year

≈ 25214 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8179 USD / year

≈ 8179 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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