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
edmondst@purdue.edu
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Graduate Certificate (current Purdue undergraduates only)
- Application deadline November 15
- Admitting students for fall semester (August)
- GPA 3.0 or equivalent required
- TOEFL score in line with Graduate School requirements
- Three letters of recommendation – one letter from research advisor
- Application form (Graduate School website)
- Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- All admitted first-year students complete three lab rotations prior to final lab placement
- 2023-2024 stipend for Ph.D. program $30,000
- 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:
Joe Ogas
Head and Professor, Department of Biochemistry
ogas@purdue.edu
Traci Edmonds
Senior Graduate Program Administrator
edmondst@purdue.edu
For information regarding applications or admissions:
Jenny WilsonGraduate Program Coordinator
wils1135@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-496-7232
Vikki Weake, Ph.D.
Associate Professor – Graduate Admissions Chair
vweake@purdue.edu
765-496-1730
