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Program Details

Graduate Program: Biochemistry (MS)

General Information

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Program/Degree
Biochemistry (MS)  
Program Description

A limited number of students are accepted to purse Master of Science degrees in Biochemistry. Typically, no financial support is provided for pursuit of these degrees. Please contact the Graduate Coordinator if you plan to apply for these programs.

The MS degree is a research degree requiring a written thesis. All students must pass a final oral examination.

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

Chemistry and Biochemistry

A limited number of students are accepted to purse Master of Science degrees in Biochemistry. Typically, no financial support is provided for pursuit of these degrees. Please contact the Graduate Coordinator if you plan to apply for these programs.

The MS degree is a research degree requiring a written thesis. All students must pass a final oral examination.

 

 
College

College of Science

 
Campus where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Lori Boyd
520-621-4348
Graduate Program Coordinator
Lori Boyd
520-621-4348
Director of Graduate Studies
M. Leandro Heien
520-621-6293
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Tammy Tran
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

Three letters of recommendation. One of the letters must come from your research advisor. These letters should be submitted by your referees using the online system.

2. Transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended or are currently attending. Transcripts should be uploaded in your online application.

3. A brief Statement of Purpose, describing your past research experiences, goals, teaching experience and why you want to attend The University of Arizona.

4. TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Please self-report your total internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score and upload a copy of your score report. English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. A minimum aggregate TOEFL score of 80, with a score of at least 24 on the speak portion is required for admission. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6) is also acceptable.

 
Standardized Tests

Minimum TOEFL: 80, speak portion 24
Minimum IELTS: 7, no subject area below a 6

 
Funding Opportunities

Typically, no financial support is provided for pursuit of a Masters of Science Degree

 
Admissions Deadlines

Please contact the Graduate Advisor if you plan to apply for this program.

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

Required

BIOC 565 Protein & Enzymes, 3 units
BIOC 568, Nucleic Acids, Metab & Signal, 4 Units
BIOC 595b Journal Club, 4 units maximum
CHEM 595a/b Professional Development, 2 units
BIOC 792 Rotation, 6 units
BIOC 910 Thesis, 1 unit
BIOC 900 Research, 1 – 5 units per semester
 

 

 
Elective Coursework

Research Directors discretion

 
Additional Requirements

Research Directors discretion

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 

Persistent link: https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/programinfo/BIOCMS
Last revised 03 Mar 2023
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