Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Oklahoma State University

The OSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology seeks promising students for graduate training. The graduate program is research-intensive, providing both broad biochemical knowledge and deep training in specific research disciplines.
In addition to competitive stipends, our graduate students enjoy access to individualized faculty-student mentoring, cutting edge research facilities and a stimulating multicultural environment. Our program is designed to prepare young scientists for leadership positions in industry, government, education, public communication, or as independent researchers.

The OSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’s PhD program is highly research-oriented, giving students advanced research training, and is designed to enhance a student’s critical thinking, scientific communication and leadership skills.



Biochemistry and Molecular Biology doctoral candidates take a minimum of 30 credit hours of advanced graduate coursework and hands-on workshops, and a maximum of 60 credit hours of independent research for a total of 90 credit hours. The course requirements are determined with the assistance and approval of the student’s advisory committee, and can be tailored to the student’s career goals.