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Our MS in Biochemistry specialization features a demanding curriculum that equips students with a solid grounding in both biochemical theory and laboratory practice, preparing them for diverse career opportunities post-graduation.
At Illinois Tech, you'll benefit from intimate class sizes and dedicated faculty who provide individualized guidance to tailor your degree, particularly through specialized program tracks. The biology master's degree creates pathways in corporate, legal, governmental, research, and administrative fields, serving either as a final qualification or as a stepping stone to doctoral studies.
Students can select between thesis and non-thesis tracks to fulfill degree requirements.
The thesis track prepares graduates for experimental biology roles in academic, governmental, or industrial settings, while also serving as a foundation for Ph.D. programs. Admission to this track is competitive.
The non-thesis alternative caters to professionals in science policy, patent law, administration, and related fields. Completion requires either a library-based or laboratory research project.