Biochemistry degrees (B.A., B.S., M.A., and Ph.D.) are offered through the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  Our undergraduate adviser is Dr. Brent Iverson and our graduate adviser is Dr. David Hoffman.  Contact the undergraduate or graduate adviser’s office for information on these degree plans.

                  Undergraduate Office (B.A., B.S.)         Graduate Office (M.A., Ph.D.)

Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Degrees in Biochemistry  

   The Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) for the Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Biochemistry involve twenty five faculty from several departments at UT-Austin.  Areas of active research include the structures of biological molecules, mechanisms of recognition and signal transduction, control and catalysis, the biochemical processes of metabolism, synthesis of biomacromolecules, and the expression of genetic information. 

Graduate Research:  The faculty that make up the Graduate Studies Committee for Biochemistry degrees are also affiliated with the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biological Sciences, and Chemical Engineering.  Visit the Biochemistry Division  faculty web pages to learn more about their research programs.