The Graduate Program in Biochemistry at the Ribeirão Preto Medical School (University of São Paulo – USP) is a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence.
With five decades of tradition, it stands out for the high scientific productivity of its qualified faculty and for its 21 research groups working in basic biochemistry, biotechnology, bioenergy, and translational research.
It offers robust Master’s and Doctoral training, focused on fundamentals and advanced topics, enriched by seminars with renowned specialists.
The program features modern laboratories that foster international collaborations and offers curricular flexibility through elective courses.
Its graduates hold prominent positions in universities, research centers, and companies, contributing to scientific and technological advancement in Brazil and abroad.
The Graduate Program in Biochemistry has already awarded degrees to 538 Master’s and Doctoral students. Many of these graduates occupy leading roles in research and higher education in universities and companies in Brazil and other countries. Most of the theses and dissertations have been conducted in the areas of macromolecule structure and function, enzymology, and regulatory mechanisms of gene expression and metabolism.