# Curriculum

Course requirements below. Sample semester course plans available on the MSBS Blackboard site.

* BSR1030 Core I: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (2 credits)
* BSR1031 Core II: Pharmacology & Drug Discovery (2 credits)
* BSR1032 Biomedical Sciences Core III: Cell & Developmental Biology (2 credits)
* BSR1033 Core IV: Neuroscience (2 credits)
* MPH0300  Introduction to Biostatistics (3 credits) 
* BSR1021 Responsible Conduct of Research (0.5 credits)
* BSR1022 Rigor and Reproducibility (0.5 credits)
* Independent Research (10-12 credits) \[Track 1]
* Independent Research (8-10 credits) \[Tracks 2-4]
* MTA Journal Clubs and Seminars (2 credits)
* Concentration/Track-specific electives (6-8 credits, based on track)
* BSR8900 Thesis MS Biomedical Science (4 credits) \[Track 1]
* BSR8901 Capstone Project (4 credits) \[Tracks 2-4]

**BSR8011/12/13 Independent Research: MS Biomedical Science:** All students will register for Independent Biomedical Sciences Master’s Research beginning in their second semester. Track 1 students will complete three semesters of independent research for a total of 10-12 research credits. Students in Tracks 2-4 will register for two semesters of independent research, totaling 8-10 credits. Variability in the research credits affords students flexibility with elective credits.

**BSR80900 Thesis MS Biomedical Science**  Students in Track 1 will write a master’s thesis, based on original laboratory research, demonstrating the ability to design, execute, and communicate scientific experiments. 

**BSR80901 Capstone Project** Students in Tracks 2-4 will complete a capstone project (i.e., a literature-based research report) and a final comprehensive examination.