Graduate Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Overview
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans offers PhD degrees. It is not necessary to receive the MS degree before
entering the PhD program, and we encourage students to proceed
directly from the BS to the PhD. Typically, the first year of the
PhD program involves the student taking formal classes while rotating
through a minimum of three laboratories. The purpose of the laboratory
rotations is to give both the student and potential major professors
a chance to evaluate one another. At the end of the first year,
the student should choose a laboratory in which to complete his/her
laboratory training. The faculty within the Department have strong,
diverse research interests including proteomics, protein trafficking, structural biology, cancer biology, cardiac stem cell development, cell signaling, cell metabolism and the biochemistry and genetics of aging.
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1901 Perdido Street
Room 7101
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 568-4733
Living in New Orleans New Orleans is an exciting place in which to live
and pursue your graduate degree. There is a dormitory on campus
and numerous apartments within a 5-minute drive. The semi-tropical
climate allows year round outdoor activities. Of course, New Orleans
is famous for its food, music, and many festivals including Mardi
Gras and the Jazz and Heritage festival. For more information, click here.
Admissions
The requirements for admission to our graduate program
along with applications for admissions can be found here. Applications are due by February 1.
We also participate in the interdisciplinary program.
Financial Aid
The Department typically offers every student enrolled
in the program financial support through teaching assistantships,
which includes a stipend of $23,000 per year and a tuition waiver.
Students will gain teaching experience by giving a small number of lectures in either Dental
Biochemistry or Nursing Biochemistry. Students in their first year
of study are not required to lecture.
Graduate Committee
If you have any questions, please contact any of the below by e-mail or phone.