Degree Plan
The following is an example of a course schedule for full-time students. Part-time students may register for fewer than 12 credits per fall and spring semester. Students usually complete the master’s program in 2 semesters as a full-time student.
Our program charges a full-time, per-semester flat rate for students taking 12 credits or more in a semester, and a part-time, per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits.
Fall Start
Fall
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry Course | 4 |
| Bioinformatics Course | 1 |
| Methods Course | 3 |
| BIOT 5007: Laboratory Applications of Biotechnology | 3 |
| BCHB 5390: Basic Laboratory Safety | 0 |
| BCHB 5540: Research Ethics & Integrity | 0 |
| BCHB 7950: Introduction to Biochemistry Internship | 0 |
| Elective 1 | 2 |
| Elective 2 | 2 |
| 15 Credits |
Students pay the per semester flat rate (new window).
Spring
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Advanced Lecture/Lab Course | 2 |
| BCHB 7951: Biochemistry/Molecular/Cellular Biology Internship | 4 |
| BCHB 5360: Applications of Cell Culture | 2 |
| Elective 3 | 3 |
| Elective 4 | 3 |
| Elective 5 | 1 |
| 15 Credits |
Students pay the per semester flat rate (new window).
Spring Start
Spring
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BIOT 5008: Lab Applications of Biotechnology | 3 |
| BCHB 5150: Intro to Bioinformatics | 1 |
| BCHB 5360: Applications of Cell Culture | 2 |
| BCHB 5390: Basic Laboratory Safety | 0 |
| BCHB 5540: Research Ethics & Integrity | 0 |
| BCHB 7950: Introduction to Biochemistry Internship | 0 |
| Elective 1 | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 2 |
| Elective 3 | 2 |
| 15 Credits |
Students pay the per semester flat rate (new window).
Fall
| Course Name | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Advanced Lecture/Lab Course | 2 |
| Biochemistry Course | 4 |
| Methods Course | 3 |
| BCHB 7951: Biochemistry/Molecular/Cellular Biology Internship | 4 |
| Elective 4 | 2 |
| 15 Credits |
Students pay the per semester flat rate (new window).