Example Schedules
Sample Program of Study
The literature-based thesis option requires 30 credits comprised of 24 credits in core courses, including 4 credits of MS Research practicum, 2 credits of MS Thesis in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, and 6 elective credits. This option requires completion of a written, literature-based project. The following is a suggested plan of study for students with two full-time semesters at the G1 level (12 credits per semester) and a third and final full-time semester at the G2 level (6-9 credits).
Semester: Fall 1
MCB 520 Graduate Biochemistry - 3 credits
BCB 551 Introduction to Research in Biochemistry and Cell Biology - 2 credits
BCB 552 Advanced Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Cell Biology - 3 credits
MCB 601 Colloquium in Molecular and Cellular Biology - 1 credit
Elective (e.g. BME 503 Cell and Molecular Imaging (3 credits), BIO 558 Biological Basis of Human Evolution and Behavior) or combination of 1 credit electives such as BSB 515 Computational Methods in Biochemistry and Structural Biology, MCB 517 Membrane Biochemistry) - 3 credits
Semester: Spring 1
MCB 656 Cell Biology - 4 credits
BCB 559 MS Research Practicum in Biochemistry and Cell Biology - 4 credits
MCB 602 Colloquium in Molecular and Cellular Biology - 1 credit
Elective - 3 credits
Semester: Fall 2
MCB 503 Molecular Genetics - 3 credits
MCB 602 Colloquium in Molecular and Cellular Biology - 1 credit
BCB 599 MS Thesis in Biochemistry and Cell Biology - 3 credits
Extra Information for International Students
G2 international students must enroll for 9 credits in to maintain full-time student status for immigration purposes.
G2 students employed in a Stony Brook on-campus job must enroll for 9 credits to maintain full-time student status.
The research-based thesis option requires 30 credits comprised of 24 credits in core courses, at least 2 credits of MS Thesis in Biochemistry and Cell Biology in addition to the Research Practicum course included in the core curriculum, and 6 elective credits. The following is a suggested plan of study for students with two full-time semesters at the G1 level (12 credits per semester) and a third and final full-time semester at the G2 level (6-9 credits). The thesis option requires an MS thesis on research conducted in the laboratory of Biochemistry and Cell Biology faculty, in the research laboratories of faculty from other Departments at Stony Brook and at Brookhaven National Laboratory, or through research internships under the guidance of approved mentors at local biotechnology firms.
Semester: Fall 1
MCB 520 Graduate Biochemistry - 3 credits
BCB 551 Introduction to Research in Biochemistry and Cell Biology - 2 credits
BCB 552 Advanced Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Cell Biology - 3 credits
MCB 601 Colloquium in Molecular and Cellular Biology - 1 credit
Elective (e.g. BME 503 Cell and Molecular Imaging (3 credits), BIO 558 Biological Basis of Human Evolution and Behavior) or combination of 1 credit electives such as BSB 515 Computational Methods in Biochemistry and Structural Biology, MCB 517 Membrane Biochemistry) - 3 credits
Semester: Spring 1
MCB 656 Cell Biology - 4 credits
BCB 559 MS Research Practicum in Biochemistry and Cell Biology - 4 credits
MCB 602 Colloquium in Molecular and Cellular Biology - 1 credit
Elective - 3 credits
Semester: Fall 2
MCB 503 Molecular Genetics - 3 credits
MCB 602 Colloquium in Molecular and Cellular Biology - 1 credit
BCB 599 MS Thesis in Biochemistry and Cell Biology - 3 credits
Extra Information for International Students
G2 international students must enroll for 9 credits in to maintain full-time student status for immigration purposes.
G2 students employed in a Stony Brook on-campus job must enroll for 9 credits to maintain full-time student status.