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Program checklist · Doctor of Philosophy

Biochemistry, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

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Program
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
26.0202
Total credits (published)
60
Credits (computed from items)
60
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
234030
CourseShelf checklist
CK_234030_a6af923b
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Course requirements

0 items

    Required core courses

    major core · 12 items
    1. ANAT 620
      2
    2. BIOC 503
      5
    3. BIOC 504
      5
    4. BIOC 651
      Biochemistry Journal Club
      As published: “Biochemistry Journal Club (one-credit course taken at least four times)”
      4
    5. BIOC 661
      Critical Thinking
      As published: “Critical Thinking (one-credit course repeated for two credits)”
      2
    6. BIOC 690
      Biochemistry Seminar
      As published: “Biochemistry Seminar (one-credit course taken at least four times)”
      4
    7. BIOC 695
      1
    8. IBMS 600
      1
    9. IBMS 621
      2
    10. IBMS 622
      2
    11. IBMS 623
      2
    12. IBMS 635
      3

    Required additional courses

    1 item
    1. OVPR 601
      Scientific Integrity
      or: OVPR 602 Responsible Scientific Conduct
      or: OVPR 603 Responsible Conduct of Research
      1

    Elective courses

    electives · 10 items
    1. Take at least two courses for four credits total from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. ANAT 615
      Techniques in Neuroscience and Cell Biology
      Not resolved to a course
    3. BIOC 601
      3
    4. BIOC 605
      2
    5. BNFO 653
      3
    6. HGEN 501
      3
    7. MICR 505
      3
    8. MICR 605
      Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics
      As published: “Microbial Physiology and Genetics”
      3
    9. MICR 607
      2
    10. PHTX 691
      1-4

    Dissertation research

    1 item
    1. BIOC 697
      Directed Research in Biochemistry
      As published: “Directed Research in Biochemistry (taken each semester)”
      22
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