Program checklist · M.S.

Biochemistry and Biophysics, M.S.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY

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Program

Award: M.S.
Credential class: ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition: Rensselaer Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type: degree-program
Description: Three types of Masters of Science degrees are available in Biochemistry and Biophysics: 1) Course-based Masters, 2) Thesis-based Masters, 3) Professional Project-based Masters. Students should consult with the program director prior to choosing one of these options. For all options of the Master of Science degree in Biochemistry and Biophysics, at least 15 credits must have the BIOL, BCBP, CHEM or PHYS prefix, at least 15 credits must be in courses at the 6000–6999 level, and at least 8 credits must be from Molecular Biophysics Module courses*. In addition, for option 2, four to nine credits must be in research and for option 3, two to nine credits must be in professional project.

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 194824
CourseShelf checklist: CK_194824_ced40e50
CollegeTransfer.Net: Institution Transfer Profile
Source: CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Molecular Biophysics Module courses

8 items

BCBP 6310
Genetic Engineering
Not resolved to a course
4
BCBP 6420
Molecular Modeling
Not resolved to a course
4
BCBP 6550
Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
Not resolved to a course
3
BCBP 6650
The Biology of Systems
Not resolved to a course
4
BCBP 6800
Methods in Biophysics
Not resolved to a course
4
BCBP 6870
Protein Structure Determination
Not resolved to a course
4
CHEM 6720
Proteomics and Structural Bioinformatics
Not resolved to a course
4
ITWS 6600
Data Analytics
Not resolved to a course
3

Masters Option 1: Course-Based Masters

0 items

Masters Option 2: Thesis-based Masters

0 items

Masters Option 3: Professional Project-based Masters

0 items

Source. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, catalog Rensselaer Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.rpi.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=34&poid=10201&returnto=938. Captured page pages/0183.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.