Curriculum



The One-year Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences requires the successful completion of 30 credit hours of coursework, three elective credit hours, and a final oral examination (presentation) over a creative component.

The curriculum is designed to be completed in two semesters, beginning in the Fall semester and ending at the completion of the Spring semester.

Students who successfully complete the requirements earn a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Fall Semester

Course Number
 
 
Course Title
 

Credits
 


BMS 547

 Principles of Anatomy 4


BMS 538

 Principles of Physiology 4


VMPM 501

 Basic Principles of Microbiology 3


BMS 535

 Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease 1
BMS 503


Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences

 1
BMS 599


Creative Component

 1


BMS 698C

 BMS Seminar 1
  Total Fall Credits 15

 

Spring Semester

Course Number
Title


Credits


BMS 539
 

 Principles of Pharmacology 4


VPTH 503
 

 Principles of Pathology 3

BMS 575
 


Cell Biology
 

 3



BMS 698C
 

 BMS Seminar 1


BMS 599
 

 Creative Component 1
  Electives 3
  Total Spring Credits 15

 

Approved elective course offerings in the spring semester may include:

  • GLOBE 330: Global Health Disparities (3 cr.)
  • BMS 401: Intro to Aquatic Animal Medicine (1 cr.)
  • BMS 403: Behavior of Domestic Animals (1 cr.) - Offered in alternate odd years
  • BMS 502: Methods in Biomedical Sciences (3 cr.)
  • BMS 590: Special Topics / Research (1 cr.)
  • BIOL 421: Biology of Aging (3 cr.) (F)
  • BIOL 459: Mammology (2 cr.)
  • FSHN 367: Medical Terminology for Health Professionals (1 cr.)
  • FSHN 460: Global Nutrition (3 cr.)
  • FSHN 530: U.S. Health Systems and Policy (2 cr.)
  • STAT 587: Statistical Methods for Research Workers (4 cr.)

Please check Schedule of Classes website to see if offered this upcoming Spring semester.