Biochemistry
Supported Degree Objectives
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Certificate
Required Supporting Documents
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Purpose
- Your personal statement should address the following:
- Motivation for pursuing graduate studies and future career plans;
- Prior research experience;
- Scientific interest(s);
- Specific research interests at Purdue Biochemistry.
- Your personal statement should address the following:
- Diversity Essay
- Your diversity essay should describe your background, views, and experiences
that will contribute to the diversity of our graduate student body. This could include family
or cultural experiences, work or community efforts, and/or socioeconomic factors.
- Your diversity essay should describe your background, views, and experiences
- Resume
English Proficiency Requirements
Doctoral Degree Program Requirements
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
Application Deadlines
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Fall Spring Summer December 1 Special Cases Only No Entry PhD March 1 Special Cases Only No Entry Graduate Certificate*
*Please note that the Graduate Certificate program is only for Purdue undergraduate students entering their senior year.
Program Contact Information
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Name Graduate Studies Office Email biochemistry-admissions@purdue.edu Web Program Website Address Department of Biochemistry
Purdue University
175 South University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2063
USA
Additional Information
- Completion of application procedures by the application deadline is strongly recommended, and applications received after this date may not be considered.
- The Department of Biochemistry no longer requires a GRE score for admission.
