Master of Science in Biochemistry

About this programme

Kerry Reimer, Professor Emeritus Todd Whitcombe, Professor and Chair Sarah Gray, Professor Chow Lee, Professor Stephen Rader, Professor Daniel Erasmus, Associate Professor Kendra Furber, Associate Professor Andrea Gorrell, Associate Professor Maggie Li, Adjunct Professor Martha Stark, Adjunct Professor Thesis and project options are available. The thesis option prepares graduate students for careers in research or further academic study by requiring the design and completion of an original research program and preparation of a thesis. The project option provides training across disciplines particularly suitable to individuals with more defined career objectives, as well as providing a mechanism for non-traditional students (e.g., working students, teachers, and professionals) to upgrade their skills. All students must participate in the Graduate Seminar course BCMB 704-1.5 for at least two semesters during their course of studies. The Master of Science thesis option is designed for candidates who wish to develop career interests related to scientific research or who intend to pursue further academic research degrees. MSc students within the Biochemistry thesis stream are required to complete 3 credit hours of Graduate Seminar (two semesters), a minimum of 12 credit hours of approved graduate-level electives (i.e., at or above the 600 level), and a 12 credit-hour thesis ( BCMB 794-12 ). It is expected that the electives consist of scientifically-oriented courses and that the thesis involves an independent investigation resulting in an original scientific contribution. A ma