College: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, School of Medicine and Public Health
Designation: Department
Major: Biochemistry
Degrees Offered: M.S., Ph.D.
Other: Ph.D. Minor
Faculty: Professors Craig (chair, Department of Biochemistry), Fillingame (chair, Department of Biomolecular Chemistry), Amasino, Attie, Bertics, Brow, Clagett-Dame, Cleland, Cox, Dahlberg, DeLuca, Denu, B. Fox, Frey, Friesen, Hayes, Holden, Inman, Kiessling, Kiley, Kimble, Landick, Markley, Martin, Mosher, Nelson, Ntambi, Palmenberg, Phillips, Pike, Raines, Rayment, Record, Reed, Sussman, Wickens; Associate Professors Bednarek, Butcher, C. Fox, Keck, Sheets; Assistant Professors Ansari, Coon, Craciun, Hull, Mitchell, Weibel, Wiese
The program offers the Ph.D. degree with a major in biochemistry. Although a master's degree is officially offered, students are not admitted for a terminal master's degree.
The program has excellent research facilities and active research programs in the major areas of contemporary biochemistry including research in cell and developmental biology, chemical biology, molecular genetics, molecular medicine, enzymology, structural biology, virology and computational biology. These are set in the highly interactive research environment on the UW-Madison campus. Close association is maintained with other departments having a biochemical orientation such as genetics, animal sciences, bacteriology, botany, zoology, chemistry, oncology, plant pathology, and nutritional sciences. An exceptional range of research projects and seminars is available to graduate students.
The program prepares students for teaching and research in academic positions, for research in government service, and for research and development work in industry.
The program participates with the School of Medicine and Public Health in offering a joint program for students wishing to complete both the M.D. and Ph.D degrees. The basic prerequisites and degree requirements for the Ph.D in this program are identical for the major in biochemistry. However, the minor may be taken in medical sciences.
For the prerequisites and degree requirements for the M.D. degree, as well as the online application form, visit the Medical Scientist Training Program Web site at mstp.med.wisc.edu/ .
For a minor in biochemistry, a candidate must complete 10 credits of graduate-level courses in the department. Write directly to the Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IPiB) for full details of the course requirements.
The program offers stipends in the form of traineeships, research assistantships, or fellowships to all Ph.D. candidates, and assists those with outstanding records in competing for university and national awards. The program guarantees a full stipend for all its Ph.D candidates.
To qualify for admission to the Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IPiB), an applicant must complete a bachelor's degree at a recognized college or university. The basic background for graduate study in biochemistry ordinarily would be provided by an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or in one of the biological or medical sciences. Course work in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, physics, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry is required. The applicant's undergraduate grade point average should be at least 3.0 (4.0 scale). Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are required of all applicants. Advanced (Subject) GRE scores are strongly recommended.
For more information: Graduate Admissions, Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IPiB), 587 Medical Sciences Center, 1300 University AvenueMadison, WI 53706-1532; 608-261-1492; fax 608-262-5253; eemeuer@wisc.edu; www.ipib.wisc.edu.