Biochemistry and Biophysics Ph.D.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
Degree Specific Credits: 60
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
- The Biochemistry and Biophysics doctoral program provides a dynamic environment where students engage in cutting-edge research in close collaboration with faculty.
- Students will learn to apply the tools of physical biochemistry and structural biology to exciting problems through research projects with Biochemistry Program Faculty Members.
- The Center for Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics and related research provide a rich context for graduate studies in Biochemistry & Biophysics at the University of Montana.
- Additional requirements include an original research proposal and exam.
- Coursework for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduate students is determined by the Advisory Committee. Electives may be substituted, if appropriate, with the approval of the student’s Advisory Committee. All course work will normally be completed during the first two years of graduate study.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BCH 581 | Physical Biochemistry | 3 |
| BCH 582 | Proteins and Enzymes | 3 |
| BCH 584 | Nucleic Acids | 3 |
| BMED 605 | Biomedical Research Ethics | 1 |
| Lab Rotations | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| BCH 570 | Intro to Research | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 3 credits of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Biochemistry Research Lab | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Cell Organization & Mechanisms | ||
| Advanced Immunology | ||
| Advanced Virology | ||
| Molecular Pharmacology | ||
| Drug Design | ||
| Organic Structure and Mechanisms | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Intro to Bioinformatics | ||
| Neuroscience I | ||
| Topics in Neurobiology | ||
| Seminar, Data Club, and Research | ||
| Complete 46 credits of the following courses: | 46 | |
| Experimental Molecular, Cellular, and Chemical Biology 1 | ||
| Research | ||
| Biochemistry & Biophysics Seminar 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |