Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Molecular and Biophysical Chemistry

The Integrated Molecular and Biophysical Chemistry (IMBC) program will train Ph.D.-level biochemists, biophysicists, and chemists for the growing biomedical and life science industry in Texas and the nation.
Through a focus on the chemistry and biochemistry of natural systems, this program features interdisciplinary coursework that integrates biochemistry, biophysics, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, biological chemistry, and molecular genetics. Uniquely, students will be prepared to enter the industry workforce, with a foundation in business fundamentals, leadership, and innovation training both in the classroom and through business boot camps. The cross-disciplinary training in the IMBC degree program leverages the potential of commercialization and industry collaboration within the Texas Innovation Corridor with departmental expertise in biochemistry, biophysics, organic chemistry, and molecular biology. This program provides advanced training in the chemical life sciences, including but not limited to organic synthesis, biochemistry, biophysics, and cell biology, fundamental business skills of leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and responsible conduct of research, including research ethics, scientific communication, grantsmanship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.