MS Biochemistry at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Biochemistry is the study of biological molecules, their roles in the cell, and the chemistry of their reactions in living systems. The Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IPiB) is the merged graduate program between the Department of Biochemistry (in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry (in the School of Medicine and Public Health). The program trains the next generation of biochemists and prepares them for 21st-century challenges in science.

Department: Biochemistry | Duration: 48 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 48 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include BIOCHEM 719 From Atoms to Molecules; BIOCHEM 721 Biochemical Communication; BIOCHEM 990 Research; BMOLCHEM 990 Advanced Biomolecular Chemistry and Research; BIOCHEM 601 Protein and Enzyme Structure and Function; BIOCHEM 625 Mechanisms of Action of Vitamins and Minerals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prospective students may not apply directly to this program. The Biochemistry MS is offered for work leading to the PhD. This is a non-admitting MS program. Interested students should see the admissions information for the Biochemistry PhD .

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

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