UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK · UNITED STATES
Biochemistry, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
PhD · Taught in en
At a glance
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Duration
7.0
IELTS
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Tuition / yr
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Language
PhD
Level
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, College Park, is designed to train students for advanced research and academic careers in the field. The curriculum requires a minimum of 33 credits, including core coursework, electives, and dissertation research. Students must successfully complete all requirements to advance to candidacy and defend a dissertation that contributes original research to the field.
Curriculum
The program requires a total of 33 credits, with 21 credits of coursework completed during the initial phase. Students must pass an oral defense of a research proposal and present a seminar to advance to candidacy. Post-candidacy involves completing 12 credits of dissertation research and defending a publication-quality dissertation.
- Core Requirements
- Protein Chemistry and Enzymic CatalysisBCHM671
- Biophysical ChemistryBCHM675
- Nucleic Acids IBCHM661
- Nucleic Acids IIBCHM662
- Special Problems in BiochemistryBCHM699
- Computational Tools in BiochemistryBCHM677
- SeminarBCHM889
- Literature Seminar in BiochemistryBCHM698
- Electives
- Electives
- Dissertation Research Requirements
- Doctoral Dissertation ResearchBCHM899
Frequently asked questions
- What are the total credit requirements for the Ph.D. in Biochemistry program?
- The program requires a minimum of 33 credits. This includes 21 credits of coursework, 4 credits of electives, and 12 credits of dissertation research.
- What is the tuition for this Ph.D. program?
- Students in this program pay a special tuition rate that is the same for both residents and non-residents. This rate is not fully covered by assistantships or fellowships, and additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
- Are there specific English proficiency requirements for international applicants?
- Yes, international applicants must meet specific English proficiency requirements. For IELTS, a score of 7.0 is required. For Duolingo, a score of 120 is required. TOEFL scores are also accepted, but a specific score is not listed in the data.
- What are the career prospects after completing the Ph.D. in Biochemistry?
- Graduates of the Ph.D. program in Biochemistry are prepared for careers in research, academia, and industry.
- Does the program offer departmental assistantships or fellowships?
- This program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships. However, Administrative Graduate Assistantships may be available through the Graduate School, and other funding resources might be available through the Graduate School.
Entry requirements
IELTS7.0
Duolingo120
TOEFL
Official score reports must be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and be less than two years old. Use reporting code 5814 for UMD.
Fees
Tuition (international)Students in this program pay a special tuition rate that does not differ between residents and non-residents. This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships, or tuition remission. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Tuition (home)Students in this program pay a special tuition rate that does not differ between residents and non-residents. This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships, or tuition remission. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Tuition and fees are subject to change. Further details can be found on the 'Tuition and Fees' page.
Scholarships
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Frequently asked questions
What are the total credit requirements for the Ph.D. in Biochemistry program?
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The program requires a minimum of 33 credits. This includes 21 credits of coursework, 4 credits of electives, and 12 credits of dissertation research.
What is the tuition for this Ph.D. program?
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Students in this program pay a special tuition rate that is the same for both residents and non-residents. This rate is not fully covered by assistantships or fellowships, and additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Are there specific English proficiency requirements for international applicants?
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Yes, international applicants must meet specific English proficiency requirements. For IELTS, a score of 7.0 is required. For Duolingo, a score of 120 is required. TOEFL scores are also accepted, but a specific score is not listed in the data.
What are the career prospects after completing the Ph.D. in Biochemistry?
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Graduates of the Ph.D. program in Biochemistry are prepared for careers in research, academia, and industry.
Does the program offer departmental assistantships or fellowships?
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This program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships. However, Administrative Graduate Assistantships may be available through the Graduate School, and other funding resources might be available through the Graduate School.