生物化学与生物物理学（BCBP）研究生课程包括数学，化学，物理和生物科学方面的广泛基础。BCBP的哲学博士学位需要基于原始研究项目的论文。入学的学生在学习的第一年必须进行两次研究轮换。这些研究轮换必须与从参与教师名单中选出的教师进行。选择负责指导这些研究轮换的两名教师必须位于两个不同的部门。完成两个研究轮换后，必须在第二学期末从参与教师名单中选择一名论文顾问。在学习的第二年末必须举办一个研讨会，并完成候选人资格考试。
A broad grounding in the mathematical, chemical, physical, and biological sciences. The Biochemistry & Biophysics (BCBP) graduate program includes a broad grounding in the mathematical, chemical, physical, and biological sciences. Candidates for the Ph.D. must satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Program Committee (GPC) including passing the first year Core Course, which serves as a qualifying exam with a grade of B or better. In addition to satisfying Institute requirements for the Ph.D. degree, entering students must either complete the Molecular Biochemistry I course (BCBP 4760), or have had the equivalent as part of their previous education. They must complete graduate versions of three of the Molecular Biophysics Module courses. Additional courses may be chosen relevant to the area of specialization of each student's research.<br><br>Entering students must complete three rotations in the first year. A thesis advisor must be chosen from the list of participating faculty by the end of the second semester. A seminar must be presented, and a candidacy exam completed by the end of the second year of study. The latter consists of a written and an oral portion. Degree candidates also must submit a dissertation based on an original research project, present their findings in a public seminar, and defend their work in an oral examination. Additionally, all doctoral candidates are required to participate in teaching for at least one semester under the supervision of a faculty member. Seventy-two credit hours are required for the Ph.D.