Biochemistry and Neuroscience with Biochemistry Concentration
    Go to University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Biochemistry and Neuroscience with Biochemistry Concentration

    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    United States of America
    United States of America, Fairbanks
    University Rank:#835
    Go to Official Website
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 16,206 / Semester
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Biochemistry and Neuroscience with Biochemistry Concentration

    About

    Ph.D. Degree

    Biochemistry and neuroscience is an interdepartmental program administered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with research support through the Institute of Arctic Biology. A broad range of biomedical research experiences is available, including molecular and cellular neuroscience, proteomics, protein structure-function and molecular toxicology. The Arctic environment provides additional research opportunities in environmental biochemistry, adaptations and molecular genetics. Students seeking an M.S. degree in these research areas should see the M.S. chemistry with concentration in biochemistry and neuroscience degree.

    UAF faculty and affiliate faculty at collaborating institutions provide a rich academic environment encompassing both research and comprehensive course offerings. Students with career interests in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, environmental health, genetics and biomedicine are encouraged to apply. Students are normally accepted with financial support (fellowships, research assistantships and/or teaching assistantships) along with tuition waivers.

    Minimum Requirements for Biochemistry and Neuroscience Doctorate Degree: 18 thesis credits

    College of Natural Science and Mathematics
    Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
    907-474-5510
     

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Certificate/Associate Degree Programs

    • at least 18 years old, or
    • have a high school diploma, or
    • have a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

    Bachelor Degree Programs

    • Have a high school diploma, and
    • Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5, and
    • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and
    • Submit ACT or SAT test scores
      • If you are applying to UAF for the academic years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 or summer 2025, your ACT and SAT scores will be waived.

    If you don't meet these requirements, contact an admissions counselor. You may have options to begin a degree or certificate program, such as starting as a pre-undeclared student or as a non-degree student.

    The admission qualifications for international applicants are the same as domestic applicants with the addition of:

    • Proof of English Proficiency
    • Official diploma for institutions who do not list a degree and graduation date on the transcript

    Please refer to the other student types (Freshmen, Transfer or Graduate) for program qualifications.

    Minimum required English proficiency:

    • A minimum TOEFL score of 79.
    • A minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
    • Completion of secondary education in Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia or Canada (excluding Quebec).

    Requests for exception to this policy may be submitted via email to the Office of Admissions. Acceptable grounds for waiving this requirement may include:

    • Successful completion (C or higher) of a college-level, non-ESL English composition course.
    • A comparable score on another approved exam such as the ACT, SAT or EdReady exam.

    International Transcripts: Send official secondary school and/or university transcripts to World Education Services (WES) and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    To start your adventure at UAF, your first step will be to apply for admission. We offer a fast and convenient online application. 

    Once you are admitted into a degree program at UAF, we’ll start preparing your I-20 — the form needed to apply for the F-1 student visa and to enter the U.S. in student status. This process can take up to 7-10 business days once all documents have been received.

    You'll also send your official secondary school and/or university transcripts to a NACES-approved evaluation service and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.
    SpanTran is a NACES-member company that has created a custom application for UAF students. We recommend using the UAF SpanTran Evaluation Request Form to ensure you get the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.

    In order to issue your immigration documents, we must receive the UAF Financial Statement for International Students (PDF) and supporting documentation. We’ll also need a copy of your passport identification page.

    Your immigration documents will be mailed to the address you provided, along with your official letter of acceptance and information about applying for your visa and travel to Alaska.

    You must have a student visa to study in the United States. UAF offers documents for two student visa types (F and J) depending on the type of program you attend. As part of the application process, you’ll also need to schedule a visa interview.

    Biochemistry and Neuroscience with Biochemistry Concentration

    University of Alaska Fairbanks

    University of Alaska Fairbanks

    United States of America

    United States of America, Fairbanks

    Go to Official Website