Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry / Doctor of Medicine in Biochemistry

The Tom and Anne Smith MD-PhD Program allows students to receive training in a comprehensive program to prepare dual-degree physician-scientists for a career in academic medicine. MD-PhD students pursue a seven- to eight-year course of study that combines the traditional four years of medical school with the three to four years typically required to earn a doctorate in a scientific discipline.

Physician-scientists who complete the MD-PhD program are uniquely prepared to lead independent research programs and train others in translational bench-to-bedside research. They are also able to provide exceptional patient care to assimilate the latest scientific knowledge to the practice of medicine.

The MD-PhD program allows a flexible approach to training as a medical scientist. The typical course of study is as follows:

Years 1-2: School of Medicine patient-based learning curriculum
Years 3-5: Doctoral degree course work
Years 6-8: Medical school clerkships and doctoral degree dissertation

Biochemistry at the University of Missouri is a division of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and a department of the School of Medicine. As a nationally ranked top 10 biochemistry department among public medical schools, we offer outstanding training that help students achieve their goals. We have approximately 39 core faculty members and 10 additional members, all of whom are available to mentor students in biochemistry.

Minimum GPA 3.0
Research experience required
GRE recommended but not required
Applications will be reviewed if arrive past deadline but admittance will depend upon remaining positions

Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program

Transcripts Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to your online application You will be asked to provide official documents if accepted by the program
Letters of Recommendation 3 Provide information for three recommenders in your online application Letters of recommendation from research advisors are encouraged Recommenders will be sent a secure link to the recommendation system via email
500-750 word personal statement about your experiences and goals no more than one single-spaced page upload to your online application
REsumE or Curriculum Vitae CV outlining educational background teaching research and professional experiences and if applicable awards and honors conference presentations publications no more than two pages upload to your online application
Official GRE scores recommended but not required Send to MU by using the institutional code 6875 and departmental code 0202

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