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Department of
Biochemistry
Graduate Program Requirements
The graduate program in Biochemistry is able to accommodate students with diverse backgrounds and wide ranges of interests. Students with undergraduate degrees in the biological, biochemical, chemical, or physical sciences, who have a strong desire to pursue a research career in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology, are encouraged to apply. Academic preparation in qualitative/quantitative chemical analysis, organic chemistry, calculus, physics, and physical chemistry is recommended. For students with demonstrated abilities, course deficiencies can be corrected after enrollment.
All students apply and enter graduate study in the Basic Sciences as a common class without a designated major. Students do not officially enter the departmental program until the end of the first year of graduate study. Entry is by choosing a dissertation advisor affiliated with our graduate program.
Application Process
Students interested in graduate study, apply through the Office of Research and Graduate Studies .
Application Materials
This process in described in detail on the Office of Research and Graduate Studies website. In brief, you will need to submit:
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Completed Preliminary Application Form, available on the Office of Research and Graduate Studies website.
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All undergraduate and graduate transcripts
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GRE Score Report (subject test not required)
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TOEFL Score Report (International Students Only)
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Three letters of recommendation
Submit These Materials Directly to:
Claire Noel
Graduate Program Administrator
Office of Research and Graduate Studies
West Virginia University School Of Medicine
PO Box 9104
Morgantown WV 26506-9104
304-293-7116
cnoel@hsc.wvu.edu
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