The Department of Biochemistry at Purdue University is a top, PhD-granting life science program in the U.S., with diverse research programs spanning from plant genomics to human pathologies. Our faculty are funded through federal grants from the NSF, NIH, DoE and DoD, as well as through private foundations and societies such as the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Our graduate students experience a rigorous and creative research environment in which they can explore opportunities beyond their primary research area through multi-disciplinary work, teaching, and leadership. Upon completing the program, our students can pursue careers in research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government and non-governmental organizations and academia. arch environment in which they can explore.
