Program Overview

Master’s in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Master’s programs offered by the BMB department provide students with in-depth knowledge in the fields of cellular biochemistry, gene expression, bioinformatics, molecular genetics, and biophysics. The curriculum is taught by faculty with extensive research experience in cutting edge areas of biochemistry. The curriculum prepares students for careers in academia, government, biotechnology, medicine, or the pharmaceutical industry, as well as strengthens applications to professional or graduate schools.

Program Details

• The Plan B M.S. program is a one-year, non-thesis study of foundational and current innovations in biochemical concepts.
• In addition to earning 30 credits, a final project is required for graduation.
• The Plan A M.S. program provides students the same core curriculum as the Plan B M.S. program, and additionally requires completion of a research project, carried out in the lab of a BMB faculty member, as well as completion of a Master’s thesis.

Program Options

• Accelerated Master's Program (AMP)
• Plan A M.S.
• Plan B M.S.
• PSM Biological Data Analytics
• PSM Microscope Imaging Technology

Research Areas

The curriculum covers various research areas, including:

• Cellular biochemistry
• Gene expression
• Bioinformatics
• Molecular genetics
• Biophysics

Career Opportunities

The Master’s in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program prepares students for careers in:

• Academia
• Government
• Biotechnology
• Medicine
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Professional or graduate schools

Department Information

The Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department is part of the College of Natural Sciences, which also includes departments such as:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology
• Statistics