Biochemistry and Biophysics - UNC School of Medicine
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Degree Requirements
The department’s requirements have a foundation in the requirements of the Graduate School of the University of North Carolina, which state that you must:
1. be in residence at least 4 semesters
2. carry a course load of at least 9 credits per semester for 2 years
3. successfully complete comprehensive qualifying exams to become a PhD candidate
4. successfully defend your thesis before an examining committee
To those minimum requirements, the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics has added additional COURSE REQUIREMENTS to ensure the proper foundation for a doctoral degree:
- FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE DEPARTMENT FALL 2010 AND AFTER:
For more information on the Graduate School's Ph.D. Degree Requirements and Admission to Candidacy, please refer to this section of the Graduate School Handbook.
*Our program does not offer direct admissions for a Master's degree, but this degree option can be made available to students under rare circumstances.