{"id":1173,"date":"2025-11-11T17:45:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-1789-sandbox\/?page_id=1173"},"modified":"2025-11-18T12:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T17:28:51","slug":"bchb","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-1789-sandbox\/accelerated-masters-programs-casbsci\/accelerated-masters-programs-cas\/bchb\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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<\/a> 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.
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Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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 no later than the end of 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.<\/p>\n\n\n

M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

For more information about our program and admissions, please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduates start taking master\u2019s courses in their senior year, earning the master’s degree in the fall after completing their bachelor’s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Example Degree Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior – Fall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/th>Graduate Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Undergraduate courses<\/em><\/td>—<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
BCHB 5110 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (for premed track)
or<\/em>
BCHB 5130 Core Concepts of Biochemistry (better for research or industry focus)<\/td>		4<\/td><\/tr>
BIOT 5260 Core Methods in Biotechnology
or<\/em>
BCHB 5760 Core Methods of Biochemistry<\/td>		3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Senior – Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/th>Graduate Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Undergraduate courses<\/em><\/td>—<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
BCHB 5360 Applications of Cell Culture<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
BIOT 5008 Lab Applications of Biochemistry<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
BCHB 7950 Introduction to Biochemistry Internship<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
BCHB 5540 Research Ethics & Integrity<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n