Quick Facts About the Graduate Program in Biophysics and Structural Biology |
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| Program Goal: The Biophysics and Structural Biology Cluster is designed to prepare students for careers in research and teaching in academic and industrial settings by providing a solid background in physical and biomedical sciences while involving them in state-of-the art research projects. |
| Ph.D. Degree: Most students entering graduate school through the BSB Cluster pursue a Ph.D. in Biophysics. |
| Who should apply: The program encompasses students with significant training in disciplines including Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Biomedical Engineering. The program of instruction is designed to readily accommodate students with backgrounds in physical sciences but little previous exposure to biology. |
| Program Size: The cluster currently encompasses approximately 30 students of diverse nationalities and backgrounds. 5-6 new students matriculate each year. 26 faculty members contribute to the activities of the cluster. |
| Instructional program: Students spend their first two semesters pursuing courses in Biochemisty, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics while they perform research rotations in three different laboratories. Selection of a research advisor generally takes place at the end of the first year. In subsequent years, students serve as teaching assistants and take additional courses, while devoting most of their efforts to completing thesis research. |
| Other educational opportunities: Students typically participate in several seminar programs, journal clubs, and specialized research interest groups. They are also encouraged to attend and present their research findings at local and national scientific meetings. |
| Admissions Procedures: Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a mandatory requirement. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a mandatory requirement for applicants whose primary language is not English. Decisions are made by an Admissions Committee after review of applications and personal or phone interview. |
| Financial Support: All students admitted receive: full tuition scholarship, paid health insurance, and an annual stipend ($24,000 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). |
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Contact
Rose Burgholzer Graduate Studies Administrator Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 712 Rochester, NY 14642 rose_burgholzer@urmc.rochester.edu 585-275-3417 |
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