Courses

• BIOC 6221 - Proteins, Pathways and Human Health (4 credits, fall)
• This course focuses on the relationship between protein structure and functions, and connections between metabolic pathways and human diseases.
• BIOC 6222 - Biochemical Genetics and Medicine (3 credits, spring)
• Topics covered will include gene expression and regulation, epigenetics, genetic alterations and genome stability.
• BIOC 6223 - Bioinformatics (2 credits, fall)
• A broad overview of methods and applications of bioinformatics in the life sciences.
• BIOC 6224 - Methods in Molecular Biology and Protein Analysis (3 credits, fall)
• Common laboratory techniques used in molecular biology and protein analysis.
  Corequisite: Bioc 6221.
• BIOC 6227 - Biochemistry Seminar (2 credits, spring)
• Current literature in biochemistry. Limited to graduate students in the department. 
• BIOC 6228 - Research essentials (1 credit)
• A variety of topics essential to helping graduate students become successful scientists including scientific research, ethics guidelines, writing manuscripts, and career information. 
• BIOC 6230 - New Technologies in Scientific Research (2 Credits, spring)
• This course will focus on new scientific technologies that are an essential part of modern investigative research
• BIOC 6260 - Biotechnology of Lipids and Carbohydrates (3 credits, spring)
• Basic techniques in the biotechnology of lipids and carbohydrates.
  Corequisite: Bioc 6221.

The list of electives includes (but is not limited to) the following courses. Electives need to be pre-approved by the program director. Some courses may require prerequisites. The electives can be found in the GW Bulletin.

• BISC 6228 – Population Genetics (3 credits, fall)
• CANC 8221 – Basic Science of Oncology (3 credits, spring)
• MICR 6292 – Tropical Infectious Diseases (2 credits, spring)
• MICR 8210 – Infection and Immunity (3 credits, spring)
• MICR 8230 – Molecular and Cellular Immunology (3 credits, fall)
• NRSC 8282 – Neural Development and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (3 credits, spring)
• PHAR 6116 – Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine (3 credits, spring)
• PHARM 6205 - Pharmacology (5 credits, fall)

Thesis Option:

• BIOC 6998-6999 - Thesis (6 credits, fall/spring)
• To be arranged by student and designated faculty member.
• Electives (7 credits)

Non-Thesis Option

• BIOC 6295 - Research (2 credits)
• Participation in a project under investigation in the department or one in a related field suggested by the student and approved by the program director. Content differs each time course is offered; may be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee.
• BIOC 6298 - Advanced Reading (1 to 6 credits)
• To be approved by the program director. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 hours.
• Electives (9 credits)