Biochemistry MA

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The Department of Biochemistry is dedicated to excellence in biochemical research, with faculty members pursuing cutting-edge research in a variety of disciplines with a common theme of “how living cells work.” Our research utilizes modern techniques, including analysis of molecular structure, bioinformatics, high throughput proteomics and genetics to answer basic questions about how biological molecules determine cellular functions. An integral component of the program is one-on-one training from faculty members to graduate students, such that they develop their full potential as scientists.

Required Core (13 credits)

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
BCH 504SEM - Graduate Student Seminar Credits: 1 (taken for 2 semesters, 2 credits total)
BCH 505TUT - Laboratory Rotation Credits: 3
BMS 501LEC - Cell Biology I Credits: 4

Biochemistry Required Electives (4-6 credits)

Select at least 2 from:

GGB 502LEC - Essentials of Genetics & Genomics Credits: 3
BCH 507LEC - Protein Structure/Function Credits: 2 - 3
BCH 508SEM - Gene Expression Credits: 2
BCH 512SEM - Developmental Genomics and Stem Cell Biology Credits: 3
BCH 519LEC - Bioinformatics & Comp Bio Credits: 3
BCH 603SEM - Signaling in Disease Credits: 2
BCH 607SEM - Dna Replication & Repair Credits: 2
BCH 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2

Electives & Culminating Experience

Electives (3-12)

One additional elective course to be chosen in cosultation with the mentor.

Select graduate level electives* from:

Biochemistry (BCH) (excluding BCH 565 and BCH 590 ).
Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics (GGB)
Microbiology and Immunology (MIC)
Neuroscience (NRS) courses
Structural Biology (STB)

*At least one elective must be a lecture course.

Culminating Experience: Project (1-12 credits)

BCH 597TUT - Master’s Research Credits: 1 - 9

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$85

Program Contact

M. Sara Thomas
955 Main St., Room 4102E
Buffalo, NY 14203
Email: msthomas@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-3890
Fax: 716-829-2725

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.