Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ph.D.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is part of the graduate program in biomedical sciences at Saint Louis University's 医学院. Each year, this multidisciplinary Ph.D. program accepts 10-15 highly qualified candidates with bachelor's degrees. To assist students in deciding which area of biomedical research is right for them, the program provides opportunities to explore research in as many as five diverse disciplines during the first year of graduate training at 博彩网址大全.

课程概述

在第一年的学习期间, courses focus on the basic biochemical, 分子, cellular and organismal aspects of the biomedical sciences. This prepares students for more intensive, individualized instruction in biochemistry and 分子 biology.

职业生涯

The program prepares students to be technically skilled and thoughtful scientists who can seek diverse careers in industry, government or as university professors.

博彩网址大全要求

Students should possess an above-average GPA, sufficient GRE scores and TOEFL scores (for international students) and the equivalent of an undergraduate major in chemistry, 生物学或相关学科.

应用程序需求

• 申请表格及费用
• 成绩单(s)
• 三封推荐信
• GRE成绩(GRE成绩可选)
• 的简历
• 面试
• 职业目标陈述

需求 for International Students

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:

• 演示 英语语言能力
• 学习成绩, 英文翻译, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
  • Courses taken and/or lectures attended
  • 实际实验室工作
  • The maximum and minimum grades attainable
  • The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
  • 获得的荣誉或学位.
• WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
• In order to be issued an I-20 for your F-1 visa application, students must submit financial documents. Proof of financial support that must include:
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University

学费

可能会收取额外费用. 其他资源如下:

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关于学费和杂费的信息

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暑期学费资料

奖学金和经济援助

For priority consideration for graduate assistantship, apply by Feb. 1. 

For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://cedars.glodokelektronik.net/financial-aid/index.php.

1. Graduates will possess an appropriate level of knowledge of current biomedical science as related to biochemistry and 分子 biology.
2. Graduates will be able to evaluate and critique publications.
3. Graduates will be able to identify and select meaningful problems to be addressed in bioscience research, to frame testable/falsifiable hypotheses concerning an important research question.
4. Graduates will be able to create and implement experimental protocols with suitable controls to test a scientific hypothesis, to interpret the results of experiments in light of the hypothesis driving them.
5. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate biomedical research with respect to the content, 组织, 逻辑流, presentation and appropriate use of language incorporating the use of visual aids.
6. Graduates will be able to summarize the expectations for responsible conduct of research.

Additional coursework in chemistry or biology may be required at the discretion of the department chairperson or graduate program director. The program may include courses in one of the fields of preclinical medicine as electives.

Non-Course需求

All students are expected to participate in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journal Club throughout the program.

延续标准

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.