PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cancer Biology
The PhD program in Biochemistry, Molecular, & Cancer Biology is part of the Integrated Program in Biomedical Sciences (IPBS) at Loyola University's Health Sciences campus. The goal of this program is to train students as independent investigators who will go on to post-doctoral fellowships following the completion of the degree, and eventually become independent academic researchers and teachers.
In the first year of study, PhD students complete three elective rotations in the laboratories of faculty members of their choice, and select an advisor by the end of the second semester. After selecting a research advisor, students may select the Biochemistry, Molecular & Cancer Biology track for specialized coursework. Required and elective courses are taken throughout the first and second years. The student must take and pass a qualifying examination by the end of the second year in order to be admitted to PhD candidacy.
Independent research is carried out in state-of-the-art laboratories under the direction of the student's advisor, with regularly scheduled meetings with the PhD committee selected by the student and advisor. A formal written dissertation on the student's research is required, and must be successfully defended at a public examination. The normal period required for completion of the degree ranges from four to six years.
In order to join the Biochemistry, Molecular and Cancer Biology PhD track, students must apply to the Integrated Program for Biomedical Sciences (IPBS).
2024 Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cancer Biology Retreat
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Super Resolution Microscope
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St. Albert's Day 2024
Salutes student research in the Graduate School, Stritch School of Medicine, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing and Parkinson School of Public Health.
The PhD program in Biochemistry, Molecular, & Cancer Biology is part of the Integrated Program in Biomedical Sciences (IPBS) at Loyola University's Health Sciences campus. The goal of this program is to train students as independent investigators who will go on to post-doctoral fellowships following the completion of the degree, and eventually become independent academic researchers and teachers.
In the first year of study, PhD students complete three elective rotations in the laboratories of faculty members of their choice, and select an advisor by the end of the second semester. After selecting a research advisor, students may select the Biochemistry, Molecular & Cancer Biology track for specialized coursework. Required and elective courses are taken throughout the first and second years. The student must take and pass a qualifying examination by the end of the second year in order to be admitted to PhD candidacy.
Independent research is carried out in state-of-the-art laboratories under the direction of the student's advisor, with regularly scheduled meetings with the PhD committee selected by the student and advisor. A formal written dissertation on the student's research is required, and must be successfully defended at a public examination. The normal period required for completion of the degree ranges from four to six years.
In order to join the Biochemistry, Molecular and Cancer Biology PhD track, students must apply to the Integrated Program for Biomedical Sciences (IPBS).