Master of Science in Chemistry - Biochemistry

Students in this option must declare upon entrance into the graduate program that they wish to pursue the Biochemistry option. They will adhere to all of the requirements for the biochemistry specialization within the Thesis option. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a Master of Science Degree in Chemistry and a Master of Science degree in Chemistry with an option in Biochemistry. These are primarily research degrees. A description of what knowledge, skills, and abilities students will have after graduating with a degree in chemistry or biochemistry .

Admission to the program requires a baccalaureate in chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited college or university or a baccalaureate in a related field with a strong background in chemistry. Applicants interested in the biochemistry option should have a preparation equivalent to that required for the Cal State L.A. baccalaureate in biochemistry, which includes, among other requirements, 10 semester units of introductory biology and 2 semester units of upper division biology or microbiology. All applicants are required to have a 2.5 grade point average in their last 60 semester units attempted. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - 80 ibt or higher , International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Band 6.0 or higher , Toefl Paper - 550