Highly motivated Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences students can complete the requirements for the M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in one semester after completing their bachelor’s program.
The M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology program infuses core concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology as applied to biomedical sciences and biotechnology. The program includes hands-on lab-based courses, advanced methods, and electives, as well as an intensive internship. Through a rigorous and challenging curriculum, students are prepared for future careers and academic endeavors.
Application
Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences who meet the master’s program admission requirements are eligible to apply to this accelerated program by July 1 after their junior year. Students who wish to apply should inquire with their undergraduate advising dean and the director of the M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology program.
For more information about our program and admissions, please contact us.
Timeline
Undergraduates start taking master’s courses in their senior year, earning the master’s degree in the fall after completing their bachelor’s degree.
Note: Some programs will have different distributions of undergraduate and master’s courses to accommodate schedule conflicts.
Example Degree Plan
The degree plan below shows how you as an accelerated student can start taking graduate-level courses during your senior year in order to complete the 30-credit master’s program one semester after your bachelor’s.
Senior – Fall
| Course Name | Graduate Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate courses | — |
| BCHB 5110 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (for premed track) or BCHB 5130 Core Concepts of Biochemistry (better for research or industry focus) | 4 |
| BIOT 5260 Core Methods in Biotechnology or BCHB 5760 Core Methods of Biochemistry | 3 |
Senior – Spring
| Course Name | Graduate Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate courses | — |
| BCHB 5360 Applications of Cell Culture | 2 |
| BIOT 5008 Lab Applications of Biochemistry | 3 |
| BCHB 7950 Introduction to Biochemistry Internship | 0 |
| BCHB 5540 Research Ethics & Integrity | 0 |
- Note: Full-time undergraduate status requires a minimum of 12 total credits. Graduate credits count toward this total.
- Upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements, you will receive your bachelor’s degree and may participate in Commencement with your undergraduate class. Contact your advising dean for more information.
Master’s – Fall
Complete the Biomedical Graduate Education Orientation at the start of the semester.
| Course Name | Graduate Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BCHB 7951 Biochemistry/Molecular/Cell Biology Internship | 4 |
| Advanced lab course (several options) | 2-3 |
| Bioinformatics course (several options) | 1-3 |
| Graduate electives | 10-11 |
- Students pay the per-semester flat rate.
- Students must have completed a total of 30 graduate credits in order to graduate.
- Note: The internship is about 20 hours per week and will require careful scheduling with electives.
- Follow the Biomedical Graduate Education Graduating Student Checklist to apply for graduation and to register for Commencement the following spring if you wish to attend.
Master’s Courses
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Program Highlights
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Research Opportunities
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Career Readiness
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