Biochemistry & Biotechnology Professional Science Master’s Degree
This M.S. degree in biochemistry & biotechnology is offered in cooperation with the Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. This degree program encompasses both the basic principles and the technological applications of biochemistry and biotechnology, providing students with the training they need to become a part of the broad life sciences industry. The feature of the Professional Science Emphasis is additional coursework in Business electives, giving students a unique perspective on the business, financial, and legal aspects of biotechnology research. Most courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed application form and transcripts of all previous coursework to the Graduate School. International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores reflecting proficiency in English, as detailed by UMSL Global. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for regular admission. All admitted students must have completed undergraduate courses in genetics, cell biology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry as necessary prerequisites for our program
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For specific questions about the program, please direct your questions to: bcbtinfo@umsl.edu
PSM advising is done by Dr. Wendy Olivas
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Degree Requirements
This track requires a total of 32 graduate credit hours. At least half must be at the 5000-level or above. Students take 21 credit hours of science courses (Biology and Chemistry) and 9 hours in business courses. In addition, each student is required to take 2 credit hours of either an on-campus practicum course or an off-campus internship.
Required Courses in Biology and Chemistry |
15 |
CHEM 5722
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Advanced Graduate Biochemistry
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3
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CHEM 5774
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Bioinformatics
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3
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or BIOL 5436
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Applied Bioinformatics
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BIOL 6615
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Advanced Biotechnology Laboratory II
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4
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BIOL 6602
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Advanced Molecular Biology
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3
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orBIOL 6608
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Advanced Synthetic Biology
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BIOL 6889
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Graduate Seminar
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2
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Required Internship or Practicum |
2 |
Choose one of the following:
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CHEM/BIOL 5798
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Practicum in Science in Business
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CHEM/BIOL 5799
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Internship in Science in Business
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Professional Science Business Electives |
9 |
MGMT 3623
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Industrial And Organizational Psychology
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BUS AD 5000
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Economics For Managers
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BUS AD 5100
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Managerial Communication
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MGMT 5600
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Managing People in Organizations
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MKTG 5700
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Contemporary Marketing Concepts
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BUS AD 5900
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Law, Ethics And Business
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Elective Courses in Biology and Chemistry |
6 |
CHEM 4733
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Biochemistry Laboratory
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CHEM 4764
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Interdisciplinary Topics In Biochemistry
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CHEM 4772
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Physical Biochemistry
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CHEM 5694
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Special Topics In Organic Chemistry
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CHEM 5794
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Special Topics In Biochemistry
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CHEM 6787
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Problem Seminar In Biochemistry
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or BIOL 5069
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Topics In Cellular and Molecular Biology
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CHEM 6905
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Graduate Research In Chemistry 2
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or BIOL 6905
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Graduate Research In Biology
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BIOL 4842
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Immunobiology
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BIOL 6602
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Advanced Molecular Biology
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BIOL 6608
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Advanced Synthetic Biology
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BIOL 6622
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Advanced Cellular Basis of Disease
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BIOL 6632
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Advanced Nucleic Acid Structure And Function
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BIOL 6642
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Advanced Plant Biology And Biotechnology
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BIOL 6652
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Advanced Virology
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BIOL 6920
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Topics In Biology (when relevant)
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2 Can be taken for up to 2 credit hours in either CHEM 6905 or BIOL 6905. Students must have a 3.0 GPA in non-research courses.
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Information for newly admitted students
MS handbook