Master of Arts in Biochemistry

General Program Information

The MA program combines didactic coursework and bench research, the latter culminating in submission of a thesis. Each new student consults with an assigned advisor during the orientation period prior to the start of the fall semester to plan the first year’s program that includes completion of two laboratory rotations prior to finalizing the decision as to the laboratory in which the thesis work will be performed.

Course Requirements

  • GMS FC 701, FC 702, FC 703, FC 704, FC 706
    Foundations in Biomedical Sciences Modules I, II, III, IV and V
  • GMS BI 854 Biochemistry Seminar
  • GMS BI 777 Techniques in Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
  • GMS MS 700 or GMS MS 570 Biostatistics
  • Advanced electives
  • Research credits

(see Course Descriptions for more details)

Apply online.

For additional information please contact:

Barbara M. Schreiber, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies, Dept of Biochemistry
Boston University School of Medicine
72 E. Concord Street, K207
Boston, MA 02118

Email: schreibe@bu.edu