Prospective Students for PhD Program
Students entering the program will be required to have completed a BS degree in chemistry or biochemistry or other area that provides the appropriate background for the PhD in Medicinal Biochemistry. This background should include courses in organic chemistry (one year plus lab), biochemistry (one year plus lab), analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry. Students will be required to address deficiencies in any of these subjects prior to beginning the PhD curriculum. As for most PhD programs in chemistry or biochemistry, completion of an MS degree will not be required for admission into the PhD program in Medicinal Biochemistry nor as a part of the PhD curriculum. Students who have previously completed an MS degree may request an evaluation of MS degree coursework to judge whether it counts toward the coursework requirements for the PhD in Medicinal Biochemistry. Students will also be able to transfer into the PhD program from either of the Department’s MS programs (Chemistry or Biochemistry), as long as all admissions requirements have been fulfilled.

Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must take the GRE, including the analytical written section.

A completed application for any of the graduate programs will include:

• Graduate Application
• Official transcripts of all academic work attempted after high school, including evidence of the completion of a Bachelors degree
• Official report of GRE scores
• Personal statement indicating the applicant’s interest in the program (1-2 pages).
• Three letters of recommendation from former Instructors, advisors, or employers
• A current Curriculum vitae
• For international students, official TOEFL scores.

An electronic application is available on the UNCG Graduate School Website(where does this link?)