Masters of Science in Biochemistry - Non-Thesis Option

Objective:

The Department of Biochemistry at The Ohio State University will expand the student’s knowledge of biochemistry and biochemical techniques through lecture and laboratory classes in the field.  Students spend two years in this program taking labs and classes about more specific areas of biochemistry with a core curriculum of classes and a range of electives to allow further study.

Financial aid:

Students admitted to the program are self-supporting throughout participation in the program.

Eligibility for admission:

Interested students should submit an application to the Department of Biochemistry (see Contact Information below) along with a complete set of transcripts, three letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and other information pertinent for the Admission Committee.  Applicants must have graduated with a Bachelors degree in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or an allied major at the time of admission.

Degree Requirements:

Timetable-

    1st Year: Core curriculum
    2nd Year: Electives, Written review, and Comprehensive written examination

Requirements for Graduation (45 credit hours minimum)-

        Core courses: 26 hrs
        Electives: 9 hrs
        Seminar: 12 hrs
        Written review of some area of biochemistry or minor research
        Comprehensive written examination

Core curriculum-

        Biochemistry 761: Proteins (3 hrs)
        Biochemistry 770: Protein Engineering (3 hrs)
        Molecular Genetics 701: DNA Transactions (3 hrs)
        Biochemistry 702: Regulation of Gene Expression (3 hrs)
        Chemistry 763: Membranes/Bioenergetics (3hrs)
        Biochemistry 765: Physical Biochemistry (3 hrs)
        Biochemistry 706: Protein and Enzyme or Molecular Biology Laboratory (5 hrs)
        Biochemistry 850: Seminar:

In this seminar course, students are expected to present research work, either of peers (articles) or of his or her own work (original data).  It is expected that participation in this course will hone the students’ skills with regard to design of hypotheses and critical analysis of raw data.

Recommended Electives-

        Biochemistry 635 764 766 781 811
        Chemistry 635 651 652 731 733 832 833 990
        Microbiology 509 520 521 649 670 680 723
        Molecular Genetics 501 540 622 640 675 705 711 715

In general, any reasonable science course at the 500 level or above (600 within the department) will count for the fulfillment of the requirements.  However, the faculty have found some courses to be unsuitable for a variety of reasons.  Please check with the graduate committee or your advisor before enrolling.

See also OSU Master Schedule
and Biochemistry Department Course List