Qualified applicants will have strong undergraduate training in the chemical and/or biological sciences. All applications and related material are received by the Graduate School and complete applications are reviewed by the Biochemistry Admissions Committee, which is composed of departmental faculty members.
Select applicants will be invited to virtually interview with faculty and be able to meet with current students during online events. There will be on-campus visits scheduled for January or February (because of COVID this is subject to change).
We are fully committed to having as diverse a community as possible at Duke Biochemistry. The Graduate School offers fee waivers to qualifying students with US citizenship or permanent residence. If students have been denied the fee waiver, the Department of Biochemistry will consider refunding the $95 application fee for prospective students who contribute to the diversity of the department, are members of specified organizations, or show exceptional need. To be considered for a fee refund, you must fulfill the following requirements:
For students who are not eligible for the Graduate School fee waiver (e.g. international students), please contact the DGSA. The department will consider fee waivers based on applicant needs and available funds. Applicants who contacted us before November 1st will be prioritized.
Note: Students seeking admission to the PhD in Biochemistry must apply to the Graduate School of Duke University. Before you begin, please read the entire Admissions website carefully, as it gives you further information on your requirements. Pay close attention to the Application Instructions—it’s a "checklist" for mandatory materials and provides answers to frequently asked questions.
For more information about the application process, please read our frequently asked questions below or if you’d like to speak with someone directly contact:
Director of Graduate Studies (DGSA)
251 Nanaline H Duke
Box 3711, DUMC
Durham NC 27710
919.681.8770
bgs@biochem.duke.edu
"Rigorous yet welcoming perfectly summed up my first impression of Duke’s biochemistry program. But I chose to matriculate because of the collective efforts to help each student become a future scientist. The values incorporated into the program—critical thinking, a growth mindset, a passion for discovery—have challenged and encouraged me to reach my potential, alongside like-minded fellow candidates.
—Duc Huynh, 2018 Matriculant
You must apply through the Graduate School’s online application service. The Department of Biochemistry can review and make an admissions decision based on your scanned unofficial transcript, electronic letters of recommendation, self-reported GRE (optional) and TOEFL scores while we wait for the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to submit your official scores to Duke University. If you have admissions-related questions, contact The Graduate School or Peggy Wilkison in the Biochemistry Graduate Student Office.
Where do I send my application materials?Submit them through the Graduate School’s online application service. Supporting application materials that cannot be uploaded must be sent directly to the Graduate School (NOT to the department), at the following address:
Duke University Graduate School
Office of Admission
2127 Campus Drive
Durham, NC
27708-0065 USA
*Please do NOT mail any of your application materials to the department. We cannot guarantee they will be included in your review for admission.
