
Overview
The Biochemistry program offered by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas , is designed to develop the professional skills required to be a successful researcher in biochemistry.
Learning Objectives
Technical Competency
Thesis Committees will assess the technical competency of students based on their performance in programmatic courses identified by each committee as appropriate to the student, as well as their performance in a research setting.
Communication Skills
Assessed by Thesis Committees and other who evaluate student performance on seminars, prospectus, oral and written reports, papers presented and/or submitted, and thesis.
Analytical and/or Critical Thinking Skills
Assessed by Thesis Committees and other who evaluate student performance on seminars, prospectus, oral and written reports, publication reviews, papers presented and/or submitted, and thesis.
Expertise
Thesis presentation, written and oral. Assessed by Thesis Committees.
Career Possibilities
A M.S. degree in biochemistry provides a wide variety of career opportunities in areas as diverse as pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, the food industry, and environmental studies, as well as many others. Furthermore, a M.S. degree is generally required to be able to teach at the college level.
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Courses include:
- Biochemistry Laboratory
- Protein Chemistry
- Metabolism and Energetics
- Nucleic Acid Chemistry
- Physical Biochemistry
- Ethics in Scientific Research
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts All applicants are required to submit a transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. If the institution is outside the U.S., a foreign credential evaluation may be required.
- Credentials not in English must be accompanied by an English translation certified as true by a university official, an official representative of a United States embassy or consulate, the United States Information Service, the United States Education Foundation, or an approved professional translating service. Notarized copies of originals or translations are not considered official.
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International
23411 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23411 USD per year during 12 months. -
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23411 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23411 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
6869 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6869 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Las Vegas
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Funding
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