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Bioscience Graduate Programs

The Molecular Biology (MB) Program and Biological Chemistry (BC) Program are two complementary interdepartmental graduate programs at the University of Utah.

 

Biological Chemistry Program

  • Investigators span diverse disciplines and use chemical or physical approaches to biological problems
  • Three independent research tracks: Biochemistry, Chemical Biology / Medicinal Chemistry or Structural Biology / Biophysics
  • Choose from more than 70 principal investigators from the Departments of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Pharmaceutics, Oncological Sciences, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and the School of Biological Sciences

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Molecular Biology Program 

    • Interactive, vibrant cross-campus community with a strong foundation in the modern biomolecular sciences
    • Seven interest groups: 

      Biochemistry / Structural Biology, Cancer / Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Gene Expression, Genetics, Microbiology / Immunology, Neurobiology

    • Choose from more than 160 principal investigators from the Departments of Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Neurobiology, Oncological Sciences, the School of Biological Sciences, and the Division of Microbiology and Immunology in the Department of Pathology 

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Program Comparison


There is extensive collaboration and overlap in training and methodology between both programs depending on the background of the students and the techniques employed to investigate biological systems. However, each program is distinct in its core curriculum and requirements.

Read our extensive program comparison for more information.

 

Prospective Students


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Faculty Research


With more than 190 participating faculty, students have a variety of choices to carry out cutting-edge research mentored by world-class scientists.

Explore the faculty profiles of our diverse research community!

Last Updated: 7/27/23