Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

About the Program

Biochemistry has been a core component of Purdue University and the College of Agriculture since 1934. Our graduate students experience a rigorous and creative research environment in which they can explore opportunities beyond their primary research area through multi-disciplinary work, teaching, and leadership. The certificate is designed to be completed during the last year of a 4-year undergraduate plan of study, to be awarded concurrently with the Bachelor’s degree.

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Program Requirements

10 Credits Required

Additional Information

• The certificate courses are the required first-year courses for graduate students in Biochemistry at Purdue. As a result, students who successfully complete the graduate certificate program and enroll in the PhD program in the Department of Biochemistry at Purdue will begin the program as second-year student.
• Students may consider petitioning other post-baccalaureate institutions for transfer credit in their respective programs, but the policy of accepting such transfer credit will be determined by the other program and not by the Department of Biochemistry.

Graduate Programs Disclaimer

• The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
• Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary. 
• Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
• Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
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