PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Athens United States | University of Georgia

University of Georgia | Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology operates within the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, primarily serving as a graduate department offering Master's and Ph.D. programs. The Davison Life Sciences Building, a $36 million facility constructed in 1991, contains 20 spacious research laboratories dedicated to biochemistry and molecular biology. This building features a fermentation plant for large-scale microorganism production, animal housing, and extensive plant growth chambers, providing comprehensive research capabilities for diverse organisms. Additionally, some faculty maintain laboratories in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, a $10 million research facility staffed by six faculty members and 100 support personnel.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

The Statement of Purpose that is submitted to the UGA Graduate School during the application process can be the same as the Personal Statement requested on the ILS form, as long as the length (10,000 character limit) and content are within the stated guidelines. We highly recommend that your statement include the following at the very least:

your reason(s) for pursuing graduate study
your interests (e.g. names of faculty, interdisciplinary groups, and/or graduate programs)
evidence of scholarly activity (e.g. research experiences, manuscripts published/in preparation)
any special circumstances of which you wish to make us aware
if applicable, explanations for any perceived deficiencies in your application

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0

Submit an official online application to the UGA Graduate School, and route required transcripts (unofficial transcripts sufficient for initial application review) and letters of recommendation as instructed during the application process.

Tuition USD 24,630

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