Biomedical Sciences Master of Science Degree Program
Applicants to the M.S. program are expected to hold a baccalaureate with a combined total of at least 42 credits in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. A minimum of 18 credits in one of these areas will be required.
A minimum of 36 graduate credits is required for the M.S. degree.
Program of Study and Research - 36 Credits
- Required courses: 16 - 18 credits:
- Bms 500A Molecular Cell Biology A (2)
- Bms 500B Molecular Cell Biology B (2)
- Bms 500C Molecular Cell Biology C (2)
- Bms 590 Laboratory Rotations in Biomedical Sciences (3)
- Bms 601 Biomedical Science Horizons (3)
- Bms 665 Current Literature in Biomedical Sciences - participation begins in spring semester; must be taken each semester thereafter for 0 or 1 credit; can be taken for credit a maximum of 2 times (0 - 2)
- Bms 670 Responsible Conduct of Scientific Research (1)
- Epi 503 Principles of Public Health (3)
- Additional courses as approved by advisor: 4 - 6 credits minimum
- Bms 699 Master's Thesis Research: 14 credits minimum
- Satisfactory completion of a master's major field examination
- Satisfactory oral seminar and defense based on approved master's thesis of laboratory research
