The goal of this major is to cultivate students' profound knowledge of modern biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and biophysics, and to awaken students' imagination in many wonderful research fields represented by teachers in this department.
1. Professional Introduction
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics has a graduate program committee. The members of the Committee are teachers in the department and are responsible for supervising all the students in the department. Generally speaking, students can enter the department through the postgraduate courses of biomedical specialty in medical college. Of course, doctors of medicine (MD) and doctors can also enter this major.
After the first year, students can choose a teacher from the department as a research consultant. The consultant also chairs the research committee and guides students in future teaching and research projects.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics is committed to helping students succeed in the academic and industrial fields in the future. One of the characteristics of this major is one-on-one between teachers and students. This feature is reflected in personal counseling, oral/written statement preparation and in-depth discussion and continuous discussion of research strategies.
2. Degree requirements
Courses and credits
A. Total * * * needs to complete 24 credits, each semester 12 credits.
B. core course: comprehensive biological science.
C. Complete at least two other modules (4-6 credits). Medical college requires that these two modules must be graded in letters.
D. complete the research ethics.
E. participate in reading clubs and seminars. Participants need to hold two meetings after choosing a mentor.
qualification test
Students need to form a proposal Committee under the guidance of their tutors and apply to the graduate director of biochemistry and molecular genetics for approval. Then, prepare a research plan and defend it before the Committee.
This exam is only open to faculty and staff. After successfully passing the exam, the students will enter the doctoral program.
thesis defence
Biochemistry and molecular genetics require candidates to have at least three full-time or part-time members of the examination and thesis advisory committee.
According to the regulations of medical college, another (fourth person) teacher is needed as the examiner for the thesis examination. This teacher doesn't need to work in this department.
In addition, it is better (not required) for the Committee to include a fourth member in the guidance and Committee meeting before writing and defending the thesis.
3. Admission requirements
The University of Virginia recruits students with different backgrounds in biochemistry and molecular genetics, trying to make all students have a basic understanding of several fields closely related to modern biochemistry and molecular genetics. In addition, gain a deeper understanding of research-related fields and gain professional confidence.
Before entering school, most students need to complete calculus, physical chemistry, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, genetics and biology. If it is not completed, it needs to be remedied in time after admission.