MS,MPS Biochemistry at University of Maine

Programme overview

Thesis-based research master's degree in Biochemistry, preparing students for Ph.D. study, medical school, or academic and industrial research or teaching careers. Thesis research is conducted in the lab of a Graduate Faculty member.

Department: Molecular & Biomedical Sciences | Intake: Fall (deadline January 15); January admission (deadline September 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Research, thesis writing, formal coursework (15+ credits), teaching for TA-supported students, and active laboratory participation. Rotations are optional for M.S. students.

Career pathways

Department graduates have gone to industry roles (e.g. IDEXX, Bristol Myers Squibb), research assistant positions and Ph.D. programmes (e.g. UNC-Chapel Hill, Tufts).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department thesis-based M.S./Ph.D. criteria: lowest acceptable GPA for TA funding 2.9/4.0 (higher prioritised); GRE not required but recommended; preparation in biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics and physics; relevant research experience sought; essay explaining faculty research interests. Deadlines: January 15 (fall), September 15 (January start).

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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