Degrees:
Masters of Science (M.S.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Contact Person:
Graduate Coordinator
E-mail: gradcoordinator@bmb.uga.edu
Phone: 706-542-1334
Description of the Program
The department of Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology (BCMB) is in the Franklin
College of Arts and Sciences. The college offers both M.S. and
Ph.D. degrees in a variety of disciplines, including Biochemistry
& Molecular Biology.
Graduate students usually enter the program at the beginning of
fall semester, but in special cases a student with previous experience
may be admitted for the spring semester. Deadline for all
fellowships and assistantships is January 1, but exceptional
qualifications may lead to awards at other times. We strongly encourage submitting your application by December 1st to be guaranteed evaluation for these awards.
In addition to the courses listed in the curriculum, a number of
interdisciplinary courses are available to interested students in
the BCMB program. The listings in Biology, Plant Biology, Cellular
Biology, Genetics and Microbiology should be consulted to determine
the range of courses available to graduate students majoring in
BCMB; see the online Graduate
Bulletin.
For additional questions / concerns about
the program, please contact the BCMB Graduate Coordinator (e-mail: gradcoordinator@bmb.uga.edu, phone: 706-542-1334).
Degree Descriptions
Ph.D.
Students entering the doctoral program with a Bachelor's degree
usually require 4-6 years of full time work. Students entering the
program with a Master's degree usually require 3-4 years of full
time work. The Graduate School specifies that all requirements for
this degree except the dissertation and final oral defense be completed
within a period of six years dating from the time of first registration
for graduate courses on the final program of study.
M.S.
In general, the M.S. is completed in 2 years of full time attendance. The Graduate School specifies that all requirements for this degree be completed within six years, beginning with the first registration for graduate courses included on the final program of study. Applicants should be aware that preference for admission is given to students entering the Ph.D. track.
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