PhD in Structural Biology and Biophysics at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham

University Rank:#62

International students can study the Structural Biology and Biophysics at Duke University at its main campus in Durham , United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 5 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on January 10, 2027.

About PhD in Structural Biology and Biophysics

THE SBB PHD PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ADMITTING STUDENTS. The University Program in Structural Biology and Biophysics at Duke centers on those research endeavors that use physical measurements to study biological macromolecules and their interactions, where the details of molecular structure are critical to understanding the biological problem in question. The focus is on resolving molecular structures at atomic resolution; the breadth extends to detecting molecular events and describing structural relationships in a chemically meaningful way. There is a commonality in the intellectual approaches and experimental techniques. Research problems that fit the paradigm include: 3-D structure determination by crystallography and NMR; many problems approached by various diffraction and microscopy techniques; molecular modeling and design studies which are tied to direct experimental tests; many spectroscopic studies where construction of a molecular model is vital to planning further experiments; and functional studies in biochemistry, genetic mechanisms, drug interactions, membrane systems, etc., for which the details of molecular geometry are central to interpreting the experiments. Students participate in rotations in three laboratories before choosing an advisor.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Structural Biology and Biophysics at Duke University

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or the Duolingo English Test.

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Structural Biology and Biophysics at Duke University

Application Fee 95

PhD in Structural Biology and Biophysics at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham