• The Master of Science (M.S). program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in science at the bench. Master of Science students complete 30 credit hours of coursework and mentored research. Three core courses are required (BCH701, BCH703, BCH705), and students identify a research mentor and begin a research project early in their first semester. Students complete an original research project, submit a written thesis, and then present their findings to their thesis committee and the department. The M.S. program is designed to be completed in under three years.