An intense exposure to the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology, with both lecture and research components. Students will work in small groups with their PhD mentor on active internally and externally funded research programs that lead to presentations and peer-reviewed publications. A critical reading course and seminar series ensure comprehensive exposure to literature and preparing student to present professionally.
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This degree track involves joining the research group of a Chemistry and Biochemistry Department faculty member, and doing at least 4 semesters of research (for a Fall start, this would be spring and summer of 1st year, and fall and spring of 2nd year) working on a thesis project. You will present your preliminary results to your committee for a pre-thesis defense, and then later on write and present your thesis research. A number of students actually finish in the summer of their 2nd year, rather than in that spring.
Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$15,150 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$15,150 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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