MS Biochemistry at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

The Graduate Program in Biochemistry offers study leading to Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees. The program emphasizes intensive mentoring, formal and informal training in presentation skills, scientific writing, bioinformatics, teaching chemistry and biochemistry, and professional ethics.

Faculty: Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Protein Chemistry and Enzymic Catalysis, Biophysical Chemistry, Nucleic Acids I, Nucleic Acids II. The degree requires 30 credits in total.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) GRE Subject (optional) CV/Resume Description of Research/Work Experience Supplementary Application (contact department) Admission to graduate study in Biochemistry at the University of Maryland requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or equivalent degree. Applications are normally accepted only from Ph.D.-seeking students. The area in which the undergraduate degree has been earned need not be chemistry or biochemistry, but previous coursework must normally include a minimum of 30 semester or 40 quarter hours of chemistry, including at least 1 year of general chemistry, 1 year of organic chemistry and 1 semester of biochemistry, as well as laboratory courses in organic chemistry and biochemistry. A course in physical chemistry and a laboratory course in analytical chemistry are also desirable. Typical overall grade point averages for successful applicants are 3.0 or greater (on a scale where the average grade is 2.0), and averages in science and math courses are generally higher than this. Three letters of reference indicating a potential for independent, creative scientific research are also required. The competition for available space may limit admissions to persons with credentials above these minimum requirements. For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website: www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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.

Each graduate program sets its own admission requirements and deadlines.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System; the application fee is $90 per program applied to (non-refundable). Deadlines are set by each program.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying

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