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.