Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | ||
| Required Core Courses | ||
| BIOC 5002 | Research Compliance and Biochemistry Graduate Colloquium | 2 |
| BIOC 5112 | Articulation of Research Logic | 2 |
| BIOC 5753 | Biochemical Principles | 3 |
| BIOC 5853 | Molecular and Integrative Metabolism | 3 |
| BIOC 5930 | Advanced Biochemical Techniques (lab rotations; 2 credit hours) | 2 |
| BIOC 6110 | Seminar | 1 |
| Select 11 additional hours from the following, including BIOC 5120 and at least two 6000-level BIOC courses | 11 | |
| Biotechnology Development and Implementation | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Research Colloquium 1 | ||
| Disease and Metabolism | ||
| Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy | ||
| Biochemical Laboratory Methods | ||
| Advanced Biochemical Techniques | ||
| Functional Genomics | ||
| Physical Biochemistry | ||
| Epigenetics | ||
| Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis | ||
| Protein Structure and Enzyme Function | ||
| Plant Biochemistry | ||
Other 6000-level BIOC courses | ||
Other Graduate-level courses approved by the student's Graduate Thesis Advisory Committee | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 24 | |
| Required Research | ||
| BIOC 5000 | Research | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 6 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| The student's Graduate Committee must approve the written thesis and an oral exam on the context of the thesis must be passed. | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
To be taken at 1 credit hour each year
Non-Thesis Option
Total Hours: 32
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | ||
| Required Core Courses | ||
| BIOC 5002 | Research Compliance and Biochemistry Graduate Colloquium | 2 |
| BIOC 5112 | Articulation of Research Logic | 2 |
| BIOC 5753 | Biochemical Principles | 3 |
| BIOC 5853 | Molecular and Integrative Metabolism | 3 |
| BIOC 5930 | Advanced Biochemical Techniques (lab rotations; 4 credit hours) | 4 |
| BIOC 6110 | Seminar | 1 |
| Select 15 additional hours from the following, including at least two 6000-level BIOC courses | 15 | |
| Biotechnology Development and Implementation | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Disease and Metabolism | ||
| Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy | ||
| Biochemical Laboratory Methods | ||
| Functional Genomics | ||
| Physical Biochemistry | ||
| Epigenetics | ||
| Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis | ||
| Protein Structure and Enzyme Function | ||
| Plant Biochemistry | ||
Other 6000-level BIOC courses | ||
Other Graduate-level courses approved by the Graduate Coordinator | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 30 | |
| Required Research | ||
| BIOC 5000 | Research | 2 |
| Hours Subtotal | 2 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| The student's Graduate Committee must approve the written and oral reports, and an oral exam must be passed. | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
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