Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Application Deadline
- ADMISSION
- Priority: Dec. 15
- Final: Dec. 15
- FELLOWSHIP
- Prospective Student Fellowship: Dec. 15
- Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan. 15
Degrees Offered
- M.S. Plan I
- M.S. Plan II
- Ph.D. Plan B
Designated Emphases
Admission Requirements
- Three letters of recommendation
- GRE scores
- curriculum vitae or resume
Degree Requirements
Students follow the degree requirements reflecting the year s/he was admitted or the most recent version below.
Administrative Bylaws
Exceptions
THIS PROGRAM HAS CONSOLIDATED WITH THE CELL and DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY GRADUATE GROUP. STUDENTS CAN APPLY TO EITHER PROGRAM FOR ADMISSION.
Graduate work is offered in: protein chemistry, control of gene expression, gene rearrangements, chromosome structure and function, immunochemistry, molecular virology, reproductive biochemistry, structure and function of cell surfaces, protein synthesis, biochemistry of neoplasia, biochemistry of chloroplasts, lipid biosynthesis, hormonal control of metabolism, photobiology, enzymology, and membrane transport. Faculty research areas include: cell biology, molecular biology, physical biochemistry, structural biology, metabolism, and genetics in animal, plant, and microbial systems.
Please direct admission inquiries to Angelina Kuo or (530) 752-9091.
While an M.S. degree may be obtained while pursuing a Ph.D. degree, only Ph.D. applications will be accepted.
This program is an interdisciplinary Graduate Group.
For more information, visit the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Web site.
Contacts
Program Chair
Academic Advisers
Graduate Program Staff Coordinator
Student Affairs Officer (SAO) in the Office of Graduate Studies
