Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biochemistry / Doctor of Medicine in Biochemistry in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
|
Columbia United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,043
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
84 months
The Tom and Anne Smith MD-PhD Program provides an integrated educational pathway for aspiring physician-scientists, equipping them with the skills needed for careers in academic medicine. This seven-to-eight year dual-degree program merges four years of medical education with three to four years of doctoral research training in scientific fields.
Graduates emerge as uniquely qualified physician-scientists capable of leading innovative research initiatives and mentoring future generations in translational research. Their combined expertise enables them to deliver cutting-edge patient care by integrating scientific discoveries into clinical practice.
The program offers adaptable training pathways for medical researchers. The standard curriculum structure includes:
Years 1-2: Medical school foundational curriculum with patient-focused learning
Years 3-5: Doctoral-level coursework and research
Years 6-8: Clinical rotations and dissertation completion
The University of Missouri's Biochemistry program operates jointly under the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the School of Medicine. Ranked among the top 10 public medical school biochemistry departments nationally, we provide exceptional training with approximately 39 core faculty members and 10 additional faculty available for student mentorship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Minimum GPA 3.0
Research experience required
GRE recommended but not required
Applications will be reviewed if arrive past deadline but admittance will depend upon remaining positions
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
Transcripts Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to your online application You will be asked to provide official documents if accepted by the program
Letters of Recommendation 3 Provide information for three recommenders in your online application Letters of recommendation from research advisors are encouraged Recommenders will be sent a secure link to the recommendation system via email
500-750 word personal statement about your experiences and goals no more than one single-spaced page upload to your online application
REsumE or Curriculum Vitae CV outlining educational background teaching research and professional experiences and if applicable awards and honors conference presentations publications no more than two pages upload to your online application
Official GRE scores recommended but not required Send to MU by using the institutional code 6875 and departmental code 0202
TOEFL 95
Research experience required
GRE recommended but not required
Applications will be reviewed if arrive past deadline but admittance will depend upon remaining positions
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
Transcripts Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to your online application You will be asked to provide official documents if accepted by the program
Letters of Recommendation 3 Provide information for three recommenders in your online application Letters of recommendation from research advisors are encouraged Recommenders will be sent a secure link to the recommendation system via email
500-750 word personal statement about your experiences and goals no more than one single-spaced page upload to your online application
REsumE or Curriculum Vitae CV outlining educational background teaching research and professional experiences and if applicable awards and honors conference presentations publications no more than two pages upload to your online application
Official GRE scores recommended but not required Send to MU by using the institutional code 6875 and departmental code 0202
TOEFL 95
Tuition
USD
25,043