Biochemistry and Biophysics (Ph.D., M.A., M.S., minor)

Description

The Biochemistry and Biophysics graduate program in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics grants primarily PhD degrees, but also offers thesis and nonthesis master's degrees. We offer a broad range of research topics through the faculty within the department, those associated with the Linus Pauling Institute, and affiliate faculty from other departments throughout Oregon State University.

Research interests of the faculty in the graduate program include cancer biology, aging, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease), heart and spinal cord development and disease, mouse transgenics, atherosclerosis, protein and nucleic acid structure and function, DNA modification and epigenetics, cell signaling, oxidative stress, micronutrients, bioinformatics, and biosensors. 

Contact

Primary & MAIS Contact
Kimberly Webster
Graduate Program Coordinator
Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics
541-737-4511

Application process

Admit Term
Fall Term
Required Tests
None

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT:100
TOEFL Paper: 600
IELTS: 7.00
Requirements Notice

Application requirements, including required documents, letters, and forms, vary by program and may not be completely represented here. The processing of your application will not be completed until these requirements have been met. Please, before applying to this program, always contact the program office to confirm application requirements.

Application Process

Deadlines

Admissions Deadline for optimal consideration
Dec. 15

Funding Deadline for optimal consideration
Dec. 15

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MAIS Participation

This program may serve as a primary, secondary, or third field of study in a MAIS degree.

AMP Participation

This program participates in the Accelerated Master's Platform for current Oregon State undergraduates.
AMP Contact
Nathan Mortimer
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics