Two different Graduate Programs maintain success in the biochemistry department.
We are the Center for Biological Chemistry, Nebraska's premier biochemistry Ph.D. program.
Complex Biosystems houses Ph.D. students focused on using big data.
Research
Core Research Areas
Structural and Chemical Basis of Protein Function Redox Biology Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Plant and Microbial Biochemistry Computational and Systems Biology Plant Science Innovation
Additional Areas of Research
Molecular Rationales for Obesity, Molecular Genetics, Lipid metabolism, Proteomics / Mass Spectrometry, RNA Biology, Central Metabolism, Metabolic Modeling, Photosynthesis, Organellar biology, Copper homeostasis, Biochemistry Education Research
Visit our faculty research pages for more research information.
Degrees and Programs
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Masters of Science (M.S.) by direct admission only
Application Process
Application Deadline is December 1st. Apply early for prestigious University Fellowships
Application Requirements
B.S., B.A. or equivalent in biochemistry or a related field
Academic Transcript (requirements)
$50 application fee
Personal Statement: Your statement should include your research interests, your long-term goals, how graduate study in Biochemistry at Nebraska will help you achieve your goals, and any additional information you think will help in evaluating your application. If applying to the Molecular Mechanisms of Disease specialization, indicate your interest in this training program and specify which biomedical focus area of MMOD is of greatest interest to you.
This program has no GRE requirement
International Applicant Requirements:
Application Completion (CollegeNet)
After finishing the web form linked above, you will be emailed an invitation to complete your application on our CollegeNET system. You will need:
Curriculum vitae (C.V.), upload in supporting files.
Personal Statement +text, upload in supporting files.
Areas of interest, choose at least 1
Official Transcript
After Acceptance
2025 campus visit weekend is February 6th - February 8th. Deadline for acceptance of an offer is April 15.
After Admission
As of August 2024, all Ph.D. students are provided a $32,000 stipend from research or teaching assistantships
All admitted first-year students complete two lab rotations. Each lab rotation is 8 weeks-long and a third is optional prior to lab placement.
Contact Information
For program information, application or admission questions:
Department of Biochemistry
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
N200 Beadle Center
Lincoln, NE 68588-0664
Telephone: 402-472-2932
For questions about attending UNL as a graduate student:
Office of Graduate Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1100 Seaton Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0619
Grad Admissions: 402-472-2878
Grad Studies: 402-472-2875