Master of Science in Biochemistry

University of Arizona

CBC graduate programs, offered in both Chemistry and Biochemistry, provide extended training in academic scholarship and the creation and dissemination of new scientific discoveries. Our cutting-edge research programs span all disciplines of the chemical sciences as well as multi-disciplinary programs. Graduate students may choose to be affiliated with these programs, some of which provide research assistantships on a highly competitive basis. The Ph.D. program prepares high-achieving students for senior research positions in industry or government laboratories, or a career in college-level or university-level teaching and research. A limited number of students are accepted to purse Master of Science degrees in Biochemistry. Typically, no financial support is provided for pursuit of these degrees. Please contact the Graduate Coordinator if you plan to apply for these programs. The MS degree is a research degree requiring a written thesis. All students must pass a final oral examination.