The Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics has set up a curriculum geared to challenge students in their pursuit for knowledge. The curriculum is designed to emphasize basic skills and principles, and yet be sufficiently flexible to allow students to focus on different research areas.
Please review our course offerings:
Course Sequences: Below are examples of typical course sequences that would be taken by a BBSP student interested in either the Biochemistry or Biophysics track. Although sample courses are listed, our department offers and accepts many different classes as cores or electives. In the first year, students typically choose 2-3 courses in addition to satisfying BBSP course requirements. During the second year, students typically choose 2 or more courses to complete remaining course requirements. Please note that the number of credit hours required in core courses (9) is the same for both tracks; however, each track has separate core course requirements. For more information, please review the degree requirements of our program.
BIOCHEMISTRY TRACK:
| FIRST YEAR in BBSP |
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Fall Semester
- Core - e.g. BIOC 631, 643
- Elective - e.g. BIOC 706 (or any other elective)
- Required - BIOC 701 (can be taken in 2nd year)
- Required - BBSP 901 (Rotation)
- Required - BBSP 902 (First Year Group)
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Spring Semester
- Core - e.g. BIOC 632
- Elective - e.g. BIOC 707 (or any other elective)
- Required - BBSP 901 (Rotations)
- Required - BBSP 902 (First Year Group)
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Summer - Join the Biochemistry and Biophysics Program
- Participate in Summer Seminars
- Dissertation Research
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| SECOND YEAR |
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Fall Semester
- Required - BIOC 701 (if not taken 1st year)
- Core or Elective - e.g. BIOC 706, 601, 643
- Dissertation Research
- BIOC 702 or noncredit TA (if not completed 1st year)
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Spring Semester
- Required - BIOC 712 (Grant Writing)
- Core or Elective - e.g. BIOC 707, 655
- Doctoral Oral Exam Administered
- Dissertation Research
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Summer
- Doctoral Written Exam Administered
- Participate in Summer Seminars
- Dissertation Research
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| THIRD YEAR and BEYOND |
- Required - BIOC 715 (Oral Scientific Presentation)
- Dissertation Research
- Defend Research
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BIOPHYSICS TRACK:
| FIRST YEAR in BBSP |
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Fall Semester
- Core (required) - BIOC 650, 651, and 652
- Core or Elective - e.g. BIOC 601
- Required - BBSP 901 (Rotation)
- Required - BBSP 902 (First Year Group)
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Spring Semester
- Required - BIOC 704 (Seminar in Biophysics)
- Core (required) - 3 modules form BIOC 660 - 674
- Elective - e.g. BIOC 655 (or any other elective)
- Required - BBSP 901 (Rotations)
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Summer - Join the Biochemistry and Biophysics Program
- Participate in Summer Seminars
- Dissertation Research
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| SECOND YEAR |
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Fall Semester
- Elective - e.g. BIOC 631, 643, 733, 805
(or any other elective)
- Dissertation Research
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Spring Semester
- Required - BIOC 712 (Grant Writing)
- Elective - e.g. BIOC 632 (or any other elective)
- Doctoral Oral Exam Administered
- Dissertation Research
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Summer
- Doctoral Written Exam Administered
- Participate in Summer Seminars
- Dissertation Research
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| THIRD YEAR and BEYOND |
- Required - BIOC 715 (Oral Scientific Presentation)
- Dissertation Research
- Defend Research
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