The major objectives of the graduate programs in biochemistry are to help students to develop their creative potential and to prepare them for careers in research and teaching in the biochemical sciences. Students' programs of study are designed to develop independent thought as well as broad knowledge and technical skills, through formal and informal courses, laboratory experience, seminars, individual study, and, foremost, through original research that forms the basis for the student's thesis or dissertation.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Natural Science, Human Medicine, or Osteopathic Medicine, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Admission
Persons with bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, chemistry or any of several biological, physical, medical, or agricultural sciences are invited to apply for admission. Undergraduate preparation should include courses in general, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry, and in physics, general biology, basic biochemistry, and mathematics through calculus. Minor deficiencies may be rectified by taking appropriate undergraduate courses concurrently with graduate courses.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
A total of 30 credits is required for the degree under either Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (without thesis). Most students earn the degree under Plan A. A student may pursue Plan B only with the approval of the department's Director of Graduate Studies and chairperson. Such approval is granted only in exceptional cases. The program of study is planned by the student and the major professor. Specific courses in biochemistry, as well as courses in other areas considered relevant to the student's interests and chosen research area, are included in the program.
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Complete all of the following courses (11 credits): |
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BMB |
801 |
Molecular Biology |
3 |
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805 |
Protein Structure, Design, and Mechanism |
3 |
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BMB |
829 |
Methods of Macromolecular Analysis and Synthesis |
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BMB |
978 |
Seminar in Biochemistry |
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 978 is completed in three separate 1 credit enrollments. |
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Complete two additional 800-level courses as approved by the student’s guidance committee. |
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Complete a minimum of 4 credits with no more than 15 credits of BMB 899 Master’s Thesis Research. |
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Successfully pass an oral examination covering both a defense of the thesis and course work. |
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