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| The Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is offered as one of seven Advanced Concentrations in the Interdisciplinary Program (IDP) of the College of Medicine. The faculty of the Advanced Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology include biochemists and molecular biologists from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as well as those from other Departments of the College of Medicine. Visit individual faculty pages for more information about this faculty and their research interests. |
PROGRAM OF STUDY
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| During the first semester an introductory core course (GMS 6001) is offered that covers structural, molecular and cellular biology. Students who successfully complete the first semester course may begin taking more focused discipline-based courses at the start of the second semester. At the beginning of the first semester students complete a five-week laboratory to familiarize them with modern techniques in molecular biology. After this laboratory, students will choose three faculty members with whom to do short research rotations. These rotations give students the opportunity to gain different research experiences and perspectives. At the end of the Spring semester, students select one of these faculty members as their Ph.D. research mentor. Students, with their mentor's guidance, also choose a Ph.D. Supervisory Committee that helps guide the student during the remainder of their graduate career. During the Spring semester of the second year, students will write a research proposal and defend it before the full Supervisory Committee. A successful defense qualifies the student to become a candidate for the Ph.D. Students will also participate in a weekly Advanced Program Journal Club and take selective advanced level course modules. Research progress toward degree completion is overseen by their Supervisory Committee, which meets twice annually to help the student with any problems. Successful completion of the Ph.D. degree includes writing the final dissertation and defending it in a public seminar. |
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FINANCES
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| All graduate students receive a tuition waiver and stipend of $21,000 to cover living expenses. It should be noted that costs of housing and food are lower in the Gainesville area than in many other university settings. |
STUDENT GROUP
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| There are approximately 50 graduate students working with faculty in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This includes students who received their undergraduate degrees from universities in all parts of the United States and many different countries around the world. |
THE UNIVERSITY AND GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY
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| Total enrollment at the University of Florida is about 42,000, including 8,000 graduate students. The University and Gainesville community provide a rich and diver se cultural experience, with world-class entertainment, arts and sports. The pleasant year-round climate also makes living here very comfortable.
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