Welcome to Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics Graduate Program at the University of Minnesota. The Program enjoys a rich history, a dynamic present and an exciting future. Our research facilities are second to none and with the opening of the Molecular and Cellular Biology Building in 2002 and the Microbial and Plant Genomics Building in 2003, our Department boasts state-of-the-art facilities comparable to any in the world.

The Graduate Program in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics is at the center of the Univeristy's research emphasis in genomics and proteomics. While graduate training in a BMBB laboratory involves first-year coursework and associated preliminary examinations, the focal point for graduate education is thesis research. Laboratory-based exploration coupled with journal clubs, seminars, scientific meetings and retreats, manuscripts, career counseling and scientific ethics constitutes the major components of the program. Support for graduate education comes from a variety of sources but is augmented by several NIH and NSF-based training grants. Ph.D. graduates from Minnesota obtain full-time employment immediately after graduation or pursue advanced training in academic or corporate postdoctoral positions. In addition, many Ph.D. students complement their research backgrounds with a law degree preparing them for careers in intellectual property and biotechnology.

Most of the graduate faculty are affiliated with the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics which is part of both the Medical School (Minneapolis Campus) and the College of Biological Sciences (St. Paul Campus). Additional members of the BMBB graduate faculty have primary academic appointments in various departments within the Institute of Technology, Medical School, College of Biological Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine.

Qualified students are encouraged to apply for admission to the Graduate Program in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics at the Unversity of Minnesota.

The graduate program in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics is flexible enough to accommodate students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds. We encourage applications from students with undergraduate or master's degrees in biological, chemical or physical sciences. International students have greater success being admitted with an M.S. degree. Academic preparation for the Ph.D. degree must include course work in organic chemistry, calculus, and biochemistry. Students are strongly encouraged to complete courses in physics, physical chemistry and/or molecular biology.