Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Program
Graduate Studies in Biochemistry
Biochemistry has been a core component of Purdue University and the College of Agriculture since 1934. Our graduate students experience a rigorous and creative research environment in which they can explore opportunities beyond their primary research area through multi-disciplinary work, teaching, and leadership.
For information regarding the Graduate Program:
Traci Edmonds
Senior Graduate Program Administrator
biochemistry-admissions@purdue.edu
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Graduate Certificate (current Purdue undergraduates only)
- Application deadline December 1
- Admitting students for fall semester (August)
- GPA 3.0 or equivalent required
- English Proficiency Requirements in line with Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
- Three letters of recommendation – one letter from research advisor
- Application form (OGSPS website)
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- All admitted first-year students complete three lab rotations prior to final lab placement
- 2025-2026 stipend for Ph.D. program $35,000
- Bioenergy
- Bioinformatics and Computational Genetics
- Cancer Biology
- Drug Discovery
- Molecular Genetics
- Plant Metabolism
- Proteomics / Mass Spectrometry
- RNA Biology
- Structural and Chemical Biology
For information regarding the Graduate Program:
Traci Edmonds
Senior Graduate Program Administrator
biochemistry-admissions@purdue.edu
For information regarding applications or admissions:
Jenny WilsonGraduate Program Coordinator
biochemistry-admissions@purdue.edu
Advisory Committee Forms
Individual Advisory Committee member form
Student Progress Feedback form
IDP_Year 2
IDP_Years 3-5
Preliminary Examination Forms
Prelim Exam Committee Chair instructions and form
Prelim Exam Committee Member Instructions and form
Major Professor Certification of Preliminary Examination Topic form
OGSPS Form 8: Request for Appointment of examing Committee Student Instructions
