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The Department participates in an integrated interdepartmental program, Graduate Education in Medical Sciences (GEMS), which offers students flexibility in coursework and laboratory rotations. 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, 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 (independent application process) 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. In order to be guaranteed full consideration of application, please plan to submit all items by the deadline.
Admission 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 a full tuition wavier and a living stipend of $27,000 per year. Financial support is provided throughout the course of study, as long as students are in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress towards the Ph.D. degree.
Making the Application
Applicants to the PhD program in Biochemistry and Molecular
Genetics should apply online through the GEMS application process. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SELECT BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR GENETICS AS YOUR FIRST PREFERENCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION INTO OUR PROGRAM. If paying by check please ensure check is made our to UIC. Please remember UIC admission office will hold applications up to 45 days to await receipt of the fee. If the fee is not received within 45 days or by the application deadline (whichever comes first) the application will be cancelled.
For further information please
don't hesitate to contact us by phone at (312) 996-7670, 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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