MS in Biochemistry

Graduate Degrees in Biochemistry

Research Faculty

Ayre, Benjamin, Chapman, Dickstein, Kunz, O'Donovan, Padilla, Pirtle, Root and Smith.

Program Description

Faculty research interests in biochemistry reflect the broad nature of this discipline including the regulation of microbial, plant and animal metabolism, regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression and regulation of protein-protein interactions. A specially-tailored degree plan will be determined in consultation with the student's major advisor and graduate committee members. Research laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, and several courses focus on contemporary technical approaches in biochemistry and molecular biology. Specialized instrumentation assists in the analyses of protein/nucleic acid structure and function, molecular imaging, metabolite identification, functional genomics and gene discovery. Visit www.biol.unt.edu for more information on faculty conducting research in biochemistry. Information on degree requirements follows the program descriptions.

Degree Programs

Master of Science (MS) in Biochemistry

A 30-hour research degree that requires 30 hours of formal course work including at least three biochemistry core courses* (with a minimum grade of B) beyond BIOC 5540 and 5550, special problems, and seminars at the 5000 and 6000 levels, plus a 6-hour thesis. Supporting elective courses may be in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics.