Introduction
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics is one of the five basic science departments at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. It was formed in 2003 from the merger of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Department of Molecular Genetics. The department has a broad array of research programs that facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations.
Graduate Programs at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
The department participates in a joint MD/PhD program and a variety of PhD programs that cover an exciting range of specialties. Students have opportunities to work interdisciplinarity with people from departments across the college and university. Please note that application requirements and prerequisites are not managed by this department.
To learn more about applying, visit the GEMS, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry and Medical Scientist Training Program websites.
Research Opportunities
Our Department is home to a broad array of research programs which facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations. There are numerous labs and professors seeking students to rotate. From tissue regeneration to functions of protein molecules, there are countless research topics to focus on.