Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology (MS)
The Master of Science in Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology is a professional master’s degree intended to provide students with a comprehensive education in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. By combining coursework, internships and advanced laboratory training, this program prepares students for employment in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, government, and academic sectors.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Requirements
A minimum total of 33 credits, an internship and passing an exit examination. Students are required to take 18 credits of core conceptual courses, eight credits of Practical Coursework Options (including workshops, laboratory or research courses), and seven credits of professional master’s cohort courses (communication skills, Frontiers seminars, business practices, internship). In special circumstances the Advisory Committee may waive some of these requirements.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual Courses | ||
| Select 18 credits from the following: | 18 | |
| Cancer Cell Biology and Genetics | ||
| Developmental and Regenerative Biology | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Basic Immunology | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry I | ||
| Techniques of Biophysical Chemistry | ||
| Foundations of Structural Biochemistry | ||
| Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules | ||
| Structure and Dynamics of Macromolecular Machines | ||
| Cell Biology of the Mammalian Secretory Apparatus | ||
| Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids and Proteins | ||
| Virology | ||
| Techniques in Cellular Analysis | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Immunology | ||
| Advanced Cell Biology | ||
| Current Topics in Cell and Developmental Biology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Advanced Pharmacology I: Basic Principles | ||
| Advanced Pharmacology II: Drug Disposition | ||
| Advanced Toxicology | ||
| Stem Cell Biology | ||
Another course with prior approval from the Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology Program Director | ||
| Practical Coursework Options | ||
| Select eight credits from the following: | 8 | |
| Laboratory Techniques in Functional Genomics | ||
| Analysis of Eukaryotic Functional Genomic Data | ||
| Theory and Practice of Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology | ||
| Advanced Theory and Practice of Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology | ||
| Applied Bioinformatics | ||
| Research | ||
| Special Topics in Molecular and Cell Biology 1 | ||
Another course with prior approval from Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology program director | ||
| Professional Master's Cohort Courses | ||
| A minimum of seven credits required 2 | ||
| MCB 5490 | Industrial Insights | 1-2 |
| MCB 5491 | Professional Development Seminar (two credits) | 2 |
| MCB 5900 | Professional Writing and Communication Skills | 1 |
| Internship 3 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 33-34 | |
- 1
When taught as: Introduction to Flow Cytometry, Introduction to Microscopy, Practical Applications of Cell Culture, Multimode Plate Reader, Protein Purification, Molecular Graphics, Ligand Binding.
- 2
Other possible classes include MCB 5910 Responsible Conduct in Research; MCB 5080 Frontiers in Microbiology; or another course with prior approval from Applied Biochemistry and Cell Biology program director.
- 3
e.g. GRAD 5930 Full-Time Directed Studies (Master's Level)
Note: Only six credits total of 3000 and 4000 level courses may be applied to the graduate degree.
Learning Objectives
- Knowledge: Demonstrate appropriate breadth and depth of disciplinary knowledge and comprehension of the major topics, theories, and issues of the discipline.
- Applied skills: Uses, disaggregates, reformulates and/or adapts principal ideas, techniques or methods of the field of study ethically, professionally, and based on best practices of the discipline.
- Communication: Communicate proficiently and effectively to a specialist or non-specialist audience, verbally and in writing, a coherent argument or explanation summarizing aspects of the discipline.