MS
Biochemistry
Application Deadline
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
Required Tests
None
Additional Requirements
None
Additional Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree or equivalent preparation in biochemistry
- Resume
- Application fee exemption deadline: January 12, 2024
Program Requirements
The Biochemistry MS degree provides specialized study on an advanced level. The degree includes about one year of course work beyond the BS degree and a thesis based upon a significant research project. The research will be in areas of biochemical and molecular biological emphasis, such as host pathogen interactions, bioprobes and sensors, signal transduction, or protein structure and function. The added preparation in theory and practice allows the MS biochemist to assume responsibility and supervision beyond that normally given a BS or BA biochemist. The MS degree is adequate preparation for some industry and junior college teaching positions. It is generally not a prerequisite for a PhD degree program.
Requirements for Degree.
Requirements for Degree.
- Credit hours (30): 24 hours of course work and research plus 6 thesis hours (Chem 699R).
- Required courses: Chem 692R and 594R (multiple semesters), 601, 694 and other courses as required by the area of emphasis and as specified by committee.
- Semi-annual progress review, examinations, and presentations.
- Thesis.
- Final oral examination consisting of two parts: (A) public presentation of original research described in thesis; (B) comprehensive examination on course work, research, and thesis.
Program Outcomes
Productive and Ethical Contributors
Graduates of this program will demonstrate the necessary skills to become productive and ethical contributors to scientific research. They will be prepared to further their educations through additional graduate training, enter industry, and/or begin an academic career. This broad outcome is further elaborated in outcomes stated below.
Critical Evaluation of Current Research
Program graduates will understand and critically evaluate current research in biochemistry. Coursework that builds upon the students' undergraduate education will provide the initial steps to achieve this outcome. Continued critical reading of current literature is essential for reaching this outcome.
Proficiency in Laboratory Techniques
Program graduates will demonstrate proficiency in laboratory techniques necessary to contribute to knowledge in biochemistry.
Effective Writing, Communication and Presentation
Program graduates will learn to effectively write scientific manuscripts describing their research and to make oral presentations of their research at scientific meetings.
Research Skills
Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to conduct research that contributes in a meaningful way to current knowledge in their chosen subdiscipline of chemistry or related areas.
Graduates of this program will demonstrate the necessary skills to become productive and ethical contributors to scientific research. They will be prepared to further their educations through additional graduate training, enter industry, and/or begin an academic career. This broad outcome is further elaborated in outcomes stated below.
Critical Evaluation of Current Research
Program graduates will understand and critically evaluate current research in biochemistry. Coursework that builds upon the students' undergraduate education will provide the initial steps to achieve this outcome. Continued critical reading of current literature is essential for reaching this outcome.
Proficiency in Laboratory Techniques
Program graduates will demonstrate proficiency in laboratory techniques necessary to contribute to knowledge in biochemistry.
Effective Writing, Communication and Presentation
Program graduates will learn to effectively write scientific manuscripts describing their research and to make oral presentations of their research at scientific meetings.
Research Skills
Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to conduct research that contributes in a meaningful way to current knowledge in their chosen subdiscipline of chemistry or related areas.
Program Stats
Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year
Total Students
10.0
International
3.0
Male
6.0
Female
4.0
LDS
8.0
BYU Undergraduate
1.0
Five Year Average of Graduated Students
Average Years to Degree
1.89
Graduated Per Year
18.2
GMAT Quantitative Percentile
67.5
Five Year Average of Admitted Students
Applied Per Year
3.6
Admitted Per Year
2.6
Percent Admitted
72.22
Average GPA
3.72
Courses and Faculty