692863 - Biochemistry (MS)
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Application Deadline
Fall: January 14th
Contact Information
C-100 BNSN, Provo, UT 84602-5700
(801) 422-9794
chemgradsec@chem.byu.edu
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Required Tests
None
Additional Requirements
Baccalaureate degree or equivalent preparation in biochemistry
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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.
Credit hours (30): 24 hours of course work and research plus 6 thesis hours (course).
Required courses: course and course (multiple semesters), course, course and other courses as required by the area of emphasis and as specified by committee.
Triannual 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.