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Students entering the Ph.D. program in the
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics will take
courses in the GEMS
curriculum during the first year. This curriculum will provide
students with a broad background in biochemistry, molecular
genetics and other biomedical sciences. In the second year
and beyond, students will then pursue their own specific scientific
interests by taking a variety of advanced courses and by undertaking
a research program under the mentorship of a departmental
faculty member whom they have selected during their first
year research rotations.
We consider a student’s Ph.D. thesis research the most
vital part of our training program. Ph.D. candidates can choose
to do their thesis research with faculty members whose Research
Focus include signal transduction and cell cycle
regulation, membrane biology, regulation of gene function
and development, protein and nucleic acid structure and function,
and cancer biology. Students are also expected to participate
in other departmental activities such as Research
Seminars and journal clubs to enhance their laboratory
training. Students interested in becoming clinician scientists
may consider the combined
MD/PhD Program , which is designed to train students
for careers in academic medicine and research.
Admissions and Financial Aid
The department’s admission policy is selective and only
the most highly qualified applicants are accepted. Entering
students are expected to have a thorough background in the
biological, chemical, and physical sciences. The
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required
[Institutional Code 1851 for GRE and TOFEL scores, Department
Code for GRE is 0202 and TOEFL is 34]. Applicants are encouraged
to take a GRE advanced subject exam. Admission is for the
fall semester, and prospective students should apply in the
fall or winter of the prior year. Selection is based on academic
work, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, research experience
(if any), maturity, and potential contribution to the advancement
of science.
Students admitted receive financial assistance in the form
of a fellowship or a research assistantship. Both forms of
financial aid provide full tuition wavier, student health
insurance coverage, and a living stipend of $24,000 per year. Students awarded the fellowship or assistantship
are guaranteed financial support for the course of study,
as long as they are in good academic standing.
Making the Application
Applicants to the PhD program in Biochemistry and Molecular
Genetics should send all application materials directly to
the
Graduate Program Office
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (M/C 669)
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
900 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607-7170
The application should include:
1. A completed
application form and the application fee. The program code for our Graduate Program is: 20FS4050 PhD.
2. A completed application cover
sheet.
3. Scores from a recent
Graduate Record Examination.
4. For International students, scores from a
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
5. A statement of research interests and career goals.
6. Three letters of recommendation.
Applications may also be made
online . However, students applying online must
also send the departmental requirements listed above, including
GRE score, letters of recommendation, and statement of research
interest to the Graduate Program Office indicated above.
For printed application material or further information about
the opportunities available to you in our department, please
contact us by phone at (312) 996-6984, by email
or write to:
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (M/C 669)
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
900 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607-7170
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