Welcome to the Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology (BMCB) graduate program, a program leading to either a Ph.D. degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology, a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, or a joint Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology.

The BMCB Graduate Program has much to offer students who wish to pursue advanced studies and research in biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology. The program:

• includes 66 associated faculty from 19 university departments and interdisciplinary programs.
  
  
• provides modern, well-equipped, well-funded research facilities in an institutional climate that places emphasis on building, supporting and strengthening life sciences programs.
  
  
• is a student-centered program with an emphasis on interdisciplinary, interactive research and training without departmental barriers.
  
  
• allows student to live in Tucson, one of the world's most beautiful (and fragile) environments, working where most people would like to spend their holidays.
  
  
• is one of ten universities to receive the NSF Recognition Award for The Integration of Research and Education.