FIRST LEVEL EXAMINATION

Ph.D. Program in Biochemistry
 

Each student must pass the First Level Examination - Part I and Part II - in order to continue in the Program. A student may take the examination only TWICE. Each part of the First Level Examination is a written examination testing the fundamental knowledge of biochemistry.

The First Level Examination - Part I - must be taken at the end of the first semester, usually in January. The First Level Examination - Part II - must be taken at the end of the second semester, usually in June. If  a student fails or if the student misses the examination(s), the student may take the examination(s) before the start of the following academic year - usually in August.

To satisfactorily pass the First Level Examination, the student must pass the two parts of the First Level Examination as well as get a grade of "B" or better in both biochemistry core courses, Advanced Biochemistry I (BICM 71010) and Advanced Biochemistry II (BICM 71020).

 

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