Chemistry M.S. with a Specialization in Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry

Link Disciplines to Help Research and Develop New Medical Therapies

Biochemistry and medicinal chemistry specialists have a diverse range of choices when it comes to career options, including positions in sales and laboratory research. A Chemistry BS with a Specialization in Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry from University of Houston-Clear Lake will widen your knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry and physiology as you create or market new therapies for health-related problems. These specializations are catered to students like you with a strong interest in biology and biological chemistry by incorporating biologically related lecture and laboratory courses into the plan.

Your Gateway to a Promising Career in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Research

The coursework for this degree deliver important entry requirements for many advanced medical, dental and pharmacy programs. If you wish to enter the job market after graduation, highly skilled professional scientists with such specializations will have cutting-edge acumen, which means you’ll be ahead of other candidates for positions in large and small pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies, hospital laboratories, government laboratories and the chemical industry.
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Deadlines for Applying

Graduate Deadlines
Fall 2018

New Degree Seeking - August 1
Priority* - August 13
Final and Session Start* - August 27
Spring 2019

New Degree Seeking - December 1
Priority* - January 14
Final and Session Start* - January 22
Summer 2019

New Degree Seeking - May 1
Priority* - May 28
Final, Summer I* - June 10
Final, Summer II* - July 15
Fall 2019

New Degree Seeking - August 1
Priority* - August 12
Final and Session Start* - August 26

*Former/Non-degree seeking/Certificate Graduate Students applicants who apply after the priority deadline can expect to go through late registration. $50 late registration fee will be assessed.

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority – March 1
Final – June 1
Spring

Priority – August 1
Final – November 1
Summer

Priority – February 1
Final – April 20

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.