Biochemistry or Biophysics - Iowa State University

Biochemistry or Biophysics from Iowa State University is a Campus Master Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. Program Overview The M.S. programs in BBMB are designed to train students in the ability to perform original research in the modern biochemistry , biophysics , and molecular biology disciplines. The program is useful for students who prefer to undertake research training without the longer-term commitment required for the Ph.D. degree . M.S. programs also are useful for students who are interested more in technical aspects of research than in careers as research directors. Successful defense of an independent research dissertation is required for the M.S. degree. The program requires, on average, about 3 years of graduate level study. About one-half of the total time is devoted to research, and one-half to advanced coursework and professional seminars. The dissertation research project is undertaken in the laboratory of a faculty mentor, under her or his close supervision. The program also offers training in teaching of biochemistry to undergraduate students. Financial support is available to M.S. students, in the form of graduate assistantships. Career Opportunities One common career course beyond the M.S. degree is to work in a high level technical position as part of a research team, either in industry or in academic laboratories. Another common track is to complete an M.S. degree at one institution, and then enter a Ph.D. program either at the same institution or a different one. In such instances the Ph.D. degree should take less time because the student already is well trained in how to perform independent research and also has taken many of the courses that would be required for the Ph.D. Other students complete a M.S. degree and then enter other fields in industries that involve biomedical research, functioning within those entities in areas such as administration, regulation, sales, etc. View more details on Iowa State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.