Overview

PhD Program

Students in the Biochemistry of Health and Disease program of Drexel University work at the interface between chemistry and biology to probe the interactions between biomolecules that direct cellular function. This work is generating fundamental new knowledge about disease pathogenesis and is informing the development of new therapies. Graduates of the program are working as educators and researchers in academia, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and governmental agencies.

In addition to the same rigorous course work as the MS program, the PhD program involves more intensive research components. The average duration of study for the PhD degree is five years. The PhD program trains individuals to become independent researchers and educators in related research fields. Graduates find opportunities to lead scientific investigations in industrial and/or academic settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Water as a biological solvent
Acid-base chemistry (pH, pK, Henderson-Hasselbalch equation)
Equilibrium (Gibbs free energy, coupled reactions, K)
Kinetics (activation energy, catalysts)
Amino acid structure, classifications, abbreviations
Acid-base properties of amino acids

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 93 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Graduate Admission Application

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the colleges/universities that you have attended.

Standardized Test Scores

Essay/Personal Statement

Résumé

Three letters of recommendation

Math Science GPA Calculation Form

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

73880 USD / year

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Out-of-State

73880 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

73880 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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PhD Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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