All Biochemistry doctoral candidates are required to register for Research in Biochemistry with their primary advisor. (24 credits minimum/40 suggested.)
- 16:115:701:(PI Section #) (Fall) Research in Biochemistry
- 16:115:702:(PI Section #) (Spring) Research in Biochemistry
Your PI or Advisor section number can be found under the Research in Biochemistry listing in the schedule of courses. If you do not see your PI/Advisor listed, please notify the graduate office at
How to Determine the Number of Research Credits Each Semester
RU-NB students should start taking as many credits of research as possible (12 max.) right away to bring the total semester’s credits to full-time status. The definition of full-time status for graduate students is a minimum of 9 credits per semester. The program encourages students to register for up to 16 credits per semester to reach the desired 40 research credits as early as possible.
Once students approach 40 credits of research earned, only 1 credit of research is required each semester by the School of Graduate Studies until graduation. For students who have successfully passed both qualifying exams, full-time status is defined as at least 1 credit per semester until graduation. If reduced credit waivers are required for loan deferral or international visa status, please notify the MBS Graduate Program Office for further instructions, as needed.
RBHS students (with UM billing code) should register for 9 credits of research each semester until graduation, regardless of credits accumulated or post-qualifying status.