{"id":10851,"date":"2022-09-27T12:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/?page_id=10851"},"modified":"2026-05-11T09:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:44:11","slug":"admissions-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/graduate\/admissions-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Admissions and Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Admissions Process<\/h2>\n\n\n<aside class=\"ncst-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-gray-600-background-color with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/register\/?id=45f4a2f4-e82a-4529-b308-33dda1f36808\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/register\/?id=45f4a2f4-e82a-4529-b308-33dda1f36808\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Request Info<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Complete interest <span class=nowrap>form&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply to the program through the NC&#160;State Graduate School via their <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\">online application<\/a>. Be mindful of <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/deadlines\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/deadlines\/\">application deadlines<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/\">NC&#160;State Graduate School website<\/a> has helpful for information on admissions, research programs, funding, student organizations, the Graduate Catalog, and a calendar of important deadlines. Students can also request additional information from <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/molecular-and-structural-biochemistry\/people\/joe-barycki\/\">Dr. Joe Barycki<\/a>, Director of Graduate Programs or <a href=\"mailto:mbmoser@ncsu.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:mbmoser@ncsu.edu\">Madi Moser<\/a>, Student Services Coordinator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include the following in your application materials:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>personal statement<\/strong> outlining specific interests in biochemistry at NC&#160;State, a description of research experience, and an indication of potential career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>processing fee<\/strong> of $85 for US citizens or $95 for non-resident international students in the form of a check or money order payable to NC&#160;State University or a credit card. Do not send cash. <strong>Fees cannot be waived.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One (1) official transcript<\/strong> of your complete post-secondary academic record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GRE score report<\/strong>, code number 5496. Reporting of GRE scores is highly encouraged but not required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A minimum of three (3) letters of reference<\/strong> with a completed evaluation form from the NC&#160;State University Graduate School application, from faculty members familiar with your academic achievement and potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may request information about the graduate program in Molecular and Structural Biochemistry by submitting a request online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Apply Now<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What are the admission requirements? <\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students entering the biochemistry graduate program have a bachelor\u2019s degree in biochemistry, chemistry or a related physical or biological science, including undergraduate courses in organic chemistry, calculus, physics and physical chemistry, as well as biochemistry or molecular biology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We evaluate an applicant\u2019s complete file so there are no absolute minimum GPA or GRE scores. Typically, admitted students have a GPA &gt; 3.2 in biochemistry or a related field and have GRE scores &gt;60th percentile overall (if taken). However, research experience and motivation for attending graduate school are strongly considered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What are the doctoral degree requirements?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements for the Ph.D. degree include a minimum of 72 credit hours in coursework (30 credit hours) and thesis research (42 credit hours), including the four graduate core courses and at least two advanced courses in biochemistry or molecular biology (18 graded credit hours), and teaching experience. Formal coursework may be completed within three semesters; on average, students complete the Ph.D. degree in five years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What are the Masters of Science degree requirements?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements for the Masters of Science degree include a minimum of 30 credit hours in coursework and thesis research, including the four graduate core courses and at least two advanced courses in biochemistry or molecular biology (18 graded credit hours), and teaching experience. Formal coursework may be completed within three semesters; on average, students complete the Masters of Science degree in approximately 2 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-3\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-3\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What are the Masters of Biochemistry degree requirements?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-3\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements for the Masters of Biochemistry degree include a minimum of 30 credit hours in coursework, including the four graduate core courses and at least four advanced courses in biochemistry or molecular biology (24 graded credit hours). On average, students complete the Masters of Biochemistry degree in 2 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-4\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-4\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Does the department offer financial support?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-4\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The department endeavors to meet the financial needs of students accepted into its doctoral program. All admitted students are offered the opportunity to apply for graduate teaching and research assistantships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-5\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-5\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">When is the application deadline?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-5\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, review of applications for enrollment in the fall of the following year <strong>begins on December 1<\/strong>, but applications are <strong>accepted until January 15<\/strong>. Please check the NC&#160;State Graduate School website for <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/deadlines\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/deadlines\/\">graduate application deadlines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not have rolling admission, and only offer enrollment into Fall cohorts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-6\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-6\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Can the department offer waivers for application fees?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-6\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Graduate School sets the application fees, and these collected funds are used to support the infrastructure associated with running the University Graduate Program. Fees do not go to the Biochemistry Program and we cannot waive them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduate Admissions Process Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3463,"featured_media":0,"parent":1870,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"source":"","ncst_custom_author":"","ncst_show_custom_author":false,"ncst_dynamicHeaderBlockName":"ncst\/floating-box-header","ncst_dynamicHeaderData":"{\"pageIntro\":\"We're here to help you. 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