PhD Biochemistry

The joint MD/MS program combine type B MS programs at the School of Medicine with the MD, using a common template. The core activities for this degree include limited credit from the medical core curriculum, 3-6 graduate courses in specific tracks, participation in a common seminar series, scientific integrity training, and a requirement for a special problems project that reflects a full year of research (18 hours of 601 non-graded credits) culminating in a written report and examination. This program will require 5 years overall to complete the requirements for both degrees. Students who wish to join the MD/MS program may apply to the Program after arriving at the University any time prior to Fall of their second year of medical school. For more information, please see MD Dual Degrees. The Biochemistry track is designed to provide students with knowledge of the latest advances in biochemistry and related fields. It is also appreciated that a number of courses offered by other departments may be considered biochemistry in the broader sense.Depending on the research project, it may be appropriate for the student to substitute one of the courses below in lieu of one of the biochemistry electives.Should this be the case, the student must receive permission from the Graduate Program Advisor for this substitution prior to registering for the course.