Biomolecular Science

The Augusta University College of Science and Math is excited to offer a two-year, 36 credit hour, thesis based, Masters of Science Degree in Biomolecular Science. The program will provide education and training for careers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, and chemical industries or for entry into doctoral research or professional degree programs. Through an innovative curriculum, students will gain interdisciplinary knowledge of the biological systems and responses to bioactive compounds at a physiological, cellular, and molecular level. With a requirement to complete a mentored research project, the program prepares students to investigate a wide range of biomedical-related topics including study of the mechanism of disease and development of new drugs. As a dedicated master's program, your research and success is our priority!

CONCENTRATIONS

Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration: The curriculum within the cell and molecular biology track will focus on pharmacology, molecular physiology, and cancer biology.  Students within this track will conduct their thesis research on a variety of cellular and genetic topics including but not limited to, cell signaling, molecular changes due to aging, pancreatitis and glioblastoma.

Medicinal Chemistry Concentration:  The curriculum within the medicinal chemistry concentration focuses on drug development including synthesis and rational drug design.  Students' research will focus on designing and developing new molecules which can be tested against diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's and for pain relief. In both class and research, students will use computational tools to design and evaluate drug candidates.

• Personalized Attention: small class sizes and dedicated faculty
• Assistantships: teaching opportunities with $18k stipend and reduced tuition
• State-of-the-Art Instrumentation:  LCMS, 500 MHz NMR, GCMS, CD spectrometer, dual-beam UV-VIS spectrometer, fluorometer, ICP-OES and more!
• Thesis-based: students will conduct significant, publishable, research 
• Innovative Curriculum: interrelates concepts in organic chemistry and molecular biology

Applicants from foreign colleges and universities must use an approved transcript evaluation service. Augusta University accepts official course-by-course transcript evaluations from the following evaluation services listed below. Course-by-course transcript evaluations may also be accepted from a current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, or NACES, member on a case-by-case basis. Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation based on official transcripts and documents be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents or copies will not fulfill this requirement. 

Specific Ordering Instructions for ECE, Silny and WES

• If ordering from ECE, please select "Augusta University - Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions" as the institution delivery.
• If ordering from Silny, please complete the required PDF ordering form per their webpage. In the Method of Delivery section, please write the following, "Augusta University - Office of Academic Admissions email to [email protected]".
• If ordering from WES, please select the following, "Augusta University" as the recipient, "Office of Academic Admissions" as the school/division, "Standard Delivery" as the delivery method. 

Degrees awarded from international universities and colleges must be verified as the U.S. equivalent of a Bachelor's or higher degree.

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