Quick Facts About the Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology Cluster

• More than 50 faculty members with varied research interests contribute to the activities of the cluster.

• The Cluster is “home” to first year students; at the end of the first year students choose a Ph.D. Program (usually Biochemistry) and permanent advisor.

Admissions Procedures

• Admission to the program is on a competitive basis with 10-15 new students matriculating each year.

• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a mandatory requirement.

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a mandatory requirement of applicants whose primary language is not English, the Test of Spoken English (TSE) is highly recommended.

• Decisions are made by an Admissions Committee after review of applications and personal or phone interview.

Advisors and Ph.D. Programs

• In the first year of study, students complete 3 or 4 research rotations before choosing a permanent advisor.

• Students matriculate into the Ph.D. Program in Biochemistry or may choose another program at the end of the first year of study.

Financial Support

All students admitted receive

• Full tuition Scholarship

• Paid Health Insurance

• Annual Stipend ($24,00 in academic year 2007-08)

Important Dates

• Completed applications must be received by January 1 for consideration for Fall semester admission (new students are only admitted for Fall semester).

Contact

• Rose Burgholzer

Graduate Studies Administrator
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 712
Rochester, NY

rose_burgholzer@urmc.rochester.edu
585-275-3417