The PhD in Biochemistry program is intended to encourage the development of Biochemistry in the Philippines through production of highly trained biochemists whose research works contribute to the development of new knowledge. The program highlights a complement of faculty experts coming from diverse fields of interest and offers a comprehensive field of study for incoming graduate students. The basic curriculum has been widened in scope to integrate advancements in the field of biocomputation and molecular techniques. Moreover, the department provides a special setting for students to learn biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, biophysical chemistry and genetics in a way these can be utilized to