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PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology

At University of Tennessee Knoxville

Location

United States

Qualification

Doctoral degree

Fees

USD32288

(2026)

Duration

6 Semester(s)

Next intake

19.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) trains graduate students in the fundamentals of scientific research. The department provides an excellent graduate education with a highly diverse graduate population. The program offers: a) high-quality graduate coursework in the form of lectures, lab courses, and seminars; b) participation in high impact, fundamental research at the cutting edge of the molecular and cellular biological sciences; and c) diverse teaching opportunities with active mentoring to improve their teaching skills. The BCMB faculty is committed to fostering a strong mentoring environment for all of their students that will maximize their subsequent career opportunities in diverse career paths.

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Duration: 6 Semester(s)

Fees: USD32288

Intake	Location
Spring 1 (January), 2027	Knoxville
Summer (June), 2027	Knoxville
Fall 1 (August), 2027	Knoxville
Spring 1 (January), 2028	Knoxville
Summer (June), 2028	Knoxville

Entry requirements for University of Tennessee Knoxville

Applicants for graduate study are expected to have a background equivalent to that required of undergraduate majors in this department. This includes knowledge of the basic principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics and physiology. Requirements for admission are

One year of general biology or the equivalent.
A minimum of 8 credit hours of approved biology courses beyond the introductory level and including the subject areas of genetics, cell biology and physiology.
Two years of chemistry including one year of general chemistry and one year of introductory organic chemistry with laboratory.
At least one semester of biochemistry.
One year of calculus.
One year of physics.
Graduate Record Examination scores

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Application Deadline

15/06/2026

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Tennessee Knoxville. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.