Admissions
Requirements for Admission
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree usually with a major in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry and have taken courses in general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and calculus may apply for either an M.A. or a Ph.D. in biochemistry. Coursework in biochemistry is also recommended. Students who have completed an M.A. degree in biochemistry or a closely related field can apply for a post-master’s Ph.D. MD/Ph.D students are also eligible for admission.
A part-time M.A. program is available to qualified applicants who are employees of the Boston University School of Medicine (contact the director of Graduate Studies for further information). A student currently enrolled in an M.A. program in biochemistry may apply for the Ph.D. program if he/she has completed 12 or more graduate credits in biochemistry (including GMS MS 753, Bl 755, Bl 756, and excluding student seminar) and has obtained a GPA of 3.25 or better. In addition, the student must have taken and successfully passed the Written Qualifying Examination in biochemistry.
All applications and credentials for admission to doctoral degree programs for the fall semester should normally be submitted by January 1. Late applications will be considered with prior approval of the department chairman or program director. Because applications for admission with financial aid are reviewed as they are received, early application is recommended. The deadline for masters candidates is normally March 31. Contact the Director of Graduate Studies for additional information.
2010 Online application is now available. (click here)
For additional information please contact:
Barbara M. Schreiber, PhD Director of Graduate Studies, Dept of Biochemistry Boston University School of Medicine 72 E. Concord Street, K207 Boston, MA 02118
