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M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Prepare for the next step in your professional or academic career!

The M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program is an immersive, one-year, 30 credit, degree program that emphasizes “hands-on” laboratory-based research training in state-of-the-art facilities.

Located on the MiIller School of Medicine campus, students are taught by faculty members who are leaders in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and span a broad area of research within the scientific community.

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Sample Curriculum

Fall

Spring

Summer
BMB 605: Principles of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
BMB 618: Scientific Communication
BMB 641: Biotechniques I
BMB 630: Research in Biochemistry I		 BMB 602: Graduate Research Seminars
BMB 612: Human Genetics
BMB 615: Structural Biology & Drug Design
BMB 616: Basis of Mitochondrial Medicine
BMB 621: Clinical Diagnostics
BMB 634: Research in Biochemistry II
BMB 642: Biotechniques II
BMB 644: Independent Studies in BMB Scientific Research		 BMB 630: Research in Biochemistry III

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and sufficient undergraduate coursework in the areas of biological sciences, physical sciences, medicine, agricultural sciences, or chemical sciences.
check mark graphic Excellent academic record (minimum overall cumulative GPA = 3.0)
check mark graphic Strong letters of recommendation
check mark graphic Motivation to pursue state-of-the-art biomedical research or a career in medicine
check mark graphic Personal statement focused on educational interests and career goals

Our Students

Sarah Becker

Sarah Becker

Undergraduate School: Colorado School of Mines
Major: Chemical Engineering, Minor in Biology

“I decided that I wanted to pursue a M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology because I felt that I lacked more in-depth education regarding biological processes and felt that a more in-depth education was needed to make me a better engineer when I transition into industry.

After this program is complete, I am going to go into industry. Overall, I want to combine my degrees to make the lives of others better.”

Kelssey Dominick Pierre Louis

Kelssey Dominick Pierre Louis

Undergraduate School: Florida International University
Major: Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry

“My hope is to become a plastic surgeon and meet surgeons in various fields along the way that would agree to do a number of pro-bono surgeries a year. This M.S. course will offer me a real opportunity to accomplish my goals”

Krystal Fernandez

Krystal Fernandez

Undergraduate School: University of Florida
Major: Biology, Minor in Chemistry

“As a first-generation college student, I enrolled in the M.S. program to expand my knowledge in the fields of bionanotechnology and develop as a clinical researcher. I was awarded an NIH grant to work with Lifetime Omics on their Claire Clinical Study.

I’ve been running shot-gun metagenomic analysis on COVID-19 patient saliva samples to understand the COVID-19 Saliva Microbiome. My research interests are based in drug discovery with a focus on the development of nanocarriers for clinical therapeutics.”

Mateo Cardona Mejia

Mateo Cardona Mejia

Undergraduate School: University of Miami
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Currently Attending Medical School: Duke University

“You are on your own path building what you want to be but at the same time you are surrounded by people with different goals who are trying to find their future selves. They help you build that confidence of what to do next.