Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cell Biology - Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics

The Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) department at the University of Connecticut offers an interdisciplinary PhD program whose mission is to prepare students for successful careers in academic research, education, industry and government.
Research in MCB is highly interdisciplinary, spanning four major disciplines: Cell & Developmental Biology, Microbiology, Structural Biology, Biochemistry & Biophysics, and Genetics & Genomics. Our research programs encompass a wide range of topics including virology, symbiosis, microbiomes, immunology, molecular evolution, chromosome biology, genome organization, functional genomics, stem cell biology, cancer biology, muscle development, actin dynamics, membrane biology, bacterial pathogenesis, drug discovery and genome inheritance.
SB3 is one of four areas of concentration within the Molecular and Cell Biology Field of Study, offering both PhD and MS degrees. We study the structure, function, and interactions of biological macromolecules. Research in SB3 focuses on the structure, function, and interactions of biological macromolecules. Faculty expertise includes structural biology (cryoelectron microscopy, NMR, and x-ray crystallography), computational biology, and advanced biochemical and biophysical techniques. Experimental systems in SB3 range from macromolecules and macromolecular complexes to organellar and cellular models.

Unofficial transcripts of all previous college and/or university work (upon acceptance, you must submit official copies of all transcripts) International Students: Please upload unofficial transcripts with your application. To avoid delay of official admission, please also mail official copies to Graduate School at the time of application.
Three letters of reference (electronic submission of recommendation letters is preferred)
CV is required for all PhD and MS applicants
Personal statement:
In less than 1000 words, please discuss the following points:
• Your motivation for undertaking graduate work.
• A detailed summary of any research experience you have had, including the main question that was driving your project, and how it prepares you for doctoral studies.
• Any examples of how you have taken initiative on a research project, academic endeavor, or employment responsibility
• Any activities you have engaged in that demonstrate a commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in science
Note – GRE Scores are no longer required and will not be used in considering your application.

You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test – iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test – PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (''New'' Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test
A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.