Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics (M.S.)

Program Overview

This program explores the structure of macromolecules and macromolecular assemblies using biophysical approaches. Students gain access to the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory, one of the world's most intense X-ray sources. Graduates pursue careers as analytical chemists, biomedical scientists, health care scientists, biotechnicans, and cytologists.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Analytical chemist
• Biomedical scientist
• Health care scientist, clinical biochemistry
• Biotechnician
• Cytologist

Other:

• The program focuses on biophysical approaches to determine the structure of macromolecules and macromolecular assemblies.
• Enrollment allows access to the X-ray facilities at the nearby Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory, one of the world's most intense X-ray sources.