该计划的目的是为学生提供基本的生化概念的理论和实践知识，同时为学生从事研究（学术或工业）职业或增加其获得其他研究生学位的竞争力提供准备。硕士生化学课程要求至少修30个学分。通常需要两年时间才能完成MS学位。
Chemistry and biochemistry are fundamental to our understanding of the physical and biological world. The principles and applications of chemistry and biochemistry are diverse, interesting, and challenging. The graduate programs in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry are designed to develop well-educated, independent scientists who will contribute to diverse circumstances where chemical/biochemical knowledge and skills are needed. We anticipate that your time here will be stimulating, challenging, and rewarding.<br><br>Graduates of this program will demonstrate the necessary skills to become productive, ethical, and independent scientists. They will be prepared to further their education through postdoctoral training, enter industry, and/or begin an academic career.<br><br>The Biochemistry MS degree provides specialized study on an advanced level. The degree includes about one year of course work beyond the BS degree and a thesis based upon a significant research project. The research will be in areas of biochemical and molecular biological emphasis, such as host pathogen interactions, bioprobes and sensors, signal transduction, or protein structure and function. The added preparation in theory and practice allows the MS biochemist to assume responsibility and supervision beyond that normally given a BS or BA biochemist. The MS degree is adequate preparation for some industry and junior college teaching positions. It is generally not a prerequisite for a PhD degree program.