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The department of biochemistry and molecular biology is a member of the graduate program in biomedical sciences at Saint Louis University's School of Medicine. Each year, 10-15 highly qualified candidates with bachelor's degrees are accepted into this multidisciplinary Ph.D. program. To assist students in deciding which area of biomedical research is right for them, the program provides students with opportunities for exploring research in as many as five diverse disciplines during the first year of graduate training.

Curriculum Overview

Courses during the first year of study focus on the basic biochemical, molecular, cellular and organismal aspects of the biomedical sciences. This prepares students for more intensive, individualized instruction in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Careers

The program prepares students to be technically skilled and thoughtful scientists who can seek diverse careers in industry, government or as university professors.

Learning Outcomes

1. Graduates will possess appropriate level of knowledge current biomedical science as related to biochemistry and molecular biology.
2. Graduates will be able to evaluate and critique publications.
3. Graduates will be able to identify and select meaningful problems to be addressed in bioscience research, to frame testable/falsifiable hypotheses concerning an important research question.
4. Graduates will be able to create and implement experimental protocols with suitable controls to test a scientific hypothesis, and to interpret the results of experiments in light of the hypothesis driving them.
5. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate biomedical research with respect to the content, organization, logical flow, presentation and appropriate use of language incorporating the use of visual aids.
6. Graduates will be able to summarize the expectations for responsible conduct of research.