Basic Sciences

Requirements for PhD in Biochemistry

Effective September 2005

Core Basic Science Courses

 Units
IBGS 511, 512, 513 Cellular Mechanisms and Integrated Systems I, II, III 30
IBGS 501 Biomedical Communication and Integrity 2
IBGS 502 Biomedical Information and Statistics 2
IBGS 503 Biomedical Grant Writing 2

Biochemistry Specific Courses

 12
Elective courses in biochemistry to equal 12 units. At least 2 units must be in a techniques course and 2 units in a didactic literature-based course.
BCHM 534 Techniques in Biochemistry
BCHM 544 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry

Seminars
IBGS 607

Biomedical Graduate Seminar

This is a weekly seminar series for invited speakers to present their current research. Registration and attendance is required every quarter in residence, but the units do not count toward the total required for graduation.
IBGS 605

Integrative Biology Presentation Seminar

This is a weekly seminar series for student presentations. A student registers for 1 unit and receives an IP grade until he/she gives a presentation, at which time he/she will receive a letter grade. Weekly attendance is required. A total of 4 units are required for the PhD program.

 4

Research/Dissertation
BCHM 697

Research

A student will at all times have registration in research units. An IP will be assigned until the student registers for new units. The 20 units should be spread out over the course of time it takes to complete dissertation research satisfactorily. An IP may not be carried for longer than 5 quarters.

 20
BCHM 699 Dissertation
 5

Religion
Religion units must be at the 500 level or greater. 3
Total Units Required 80

Requirements for MS in Biochemistry

Effective September 2005

Core Basic Science Courses

 Units
IBGS 511, 512, 513 30
IBGS 501 2
IBGS 502 2

Seminars
IBGS 607
IBGS 605 2

Religion

 3

Research/Thesis Option
BCHM 697 10
BCHM 698 3

Coursework Option

 13
BCHM 534 10
BCHM 544 3

Total Units Required

 52
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