MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

In this program, students may choose one of the following options. The option one is a research program of 30 hours of graduate credit at the 5000 and 6000 course level beyond the bachelor’s degree, including 6 hours of thesis. The option two is professional science master’s (PSM) with a major in biochemistry and molecular biology is a non-thesis degree that allows students to pursue advanced training in science while simultaneously developing workplace skills highly valued by employers. The PSM degree prepare students for science and technology careers in industry and government. The PSM degree option requires 36 hours of graduate credit at the 5000 and 6000 course level beyond the bachelor’s degree, including a 4 to 6 hour internship. The MS with a major in biochemistry and molecular biology is designed to provide a graduate-level foundation followed by advanced study and research. Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of three BMB foundation courses across the disciplines of biochemistry, molecular genetics and cell biology (equivalent to 9 hours), and an additional three courses (equivalent to 9 hours) selected from foundation, advanced and supporting electives, in consultation with the student’s advisory committee. Supporting electives courses may be in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics.