Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30 Thesis Track or 36 Non-Thesis Track
Required Courses:
Thesis Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8101 | Molecules to Cells | 6 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8102 | Experimental Design and Biostatistics | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8103 | Scientific Integrity and Bioethics | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8201 | Organ Systems: Function, Dysfunction and Therapeutics | 4 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8202 | Scientific Communications | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8203 | Introduction to Bioinformatic Tools and Applications | 1 |
| Concentration-Specific Student Seminar and Journal Club (2 terms) 2 | 2 | |
| Basic Elective | ||
| Select one from the following: | 2 | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8205 | Cell Structure & Function | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8206 | Molecular, Cellular and Systems Signal Transduction | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8207 | Molecular Approaches to Research | |
| Concentration-Specific Advanced Electives 3 | 4 | |
| Research Courses | ||
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý9991 | Biomedical Science Research | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý9996 | Master's Thesis | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
All students in the Biomedical Sciences program participate in a common first-year interdisciplinary experience that includes the core courses identified.
- 2
To complete this requirement, students select the course from the following that aligns with their area of concentration: µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8500 Cancer Biology and Genetics Student Seminar and Journal Club, µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8600 Infectious Disease and Immunity Student Seminar and Journal Club, µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8700 Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Student Seminar and Journal Club, µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8800 Neuroscience Student Seminar and Journal Club, or µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8900 Organ Systems and Translational Medicine Student Seminar and Journal Club.
- 3
Students select approved courses identified in the grid below for their area of concentration. One basic elective not taken to complete the "Basic Elective" requirement may be substituted for an advanced elective to fulfill this requirement.
Approved Advanced Electives by Area of Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Biology and Genetics | ||
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8502 | Cancer Biology | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8503 | Genetics and Epigenetics | |
| Infectious Disease and Immunity | ||
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8602 | The Biology of the Immune Response | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8603 | Molecular Genetics of Human Viruses | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8604 | Cellular and Molecular Basis of Host-Microbe Interactions | |
| Molecular and Cellular Biosciences | ||
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8703 | RNA and its Role in Gene Expression | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8704 | Molecular Physiology of Ion Signaling | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8706 | Structure and Dynamics of Biomolecules and Assemblies | |
| Neuroscience | ||
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8802 | Essentials of Neuroscience 1 | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8803 | Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8804 | Neuropharmacology | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8805 | Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8806 | Translational Science of Nervous System Diseases | |
| Organ Systems and Translational Medicine | ||
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8902 | Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8903 | Hemostasis and Thrombosis | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8904 | Translational Pulmonary Physiology - Experimental Basis | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8905 | Advanced Pharmacology and Translational Medicine | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8906 | Development, Function and Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8907 | Organ Metabolism - Molecular Pathology and Experimental Models | |
- 1
Students who select Neuroscience as their concentration are required to complete µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8802 as one of their advanced electives.
Non-Thesis Coursework Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8101 | Molecules to Cells | 6 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8102 | Experimental Design and Biostatistics | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8103 | Scientific Integrity and Bioethics | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8104 | Introduction to Laboratory Research I | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8201 | Organ Systems: Function, Dysfunction and Therapeutics | 4 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8202 | Scientific Communications | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8203 | Introduction to Bioinformatic Tools and Applications | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8204 | Introduction to Laboratory Research II | 1 |
| Student Seminar and Journal Club (2 terms) 2 | 2 | |
| Basic Elective | ||
| Select one from the following: | 2 | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8205 | Cell Structure & Function | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8206 | Molecular, Cellular and Systems Signal Transduction | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8207 | Molecular Approaches to Research | |
| Advanced Electives 3 | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
- 1
All students in the Biomedical Sciences program participate in a common first-year interdisciplinary experience that includes the core courses identified.
- 2
To complete this requirement, students select from µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8500 Cancer Biology and Genetics Student Seminar and Journal Club, µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8600 Infectious Disease and Immunity Student Seminar and Journal Club, µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8700 Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Student Seminar and Journal Club, µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8800 Neuroscience Student Seminar and Journal Club, or µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8900 Organ Systems and Translational Medicine Student Seminar and Journal Club.
- 3
Students fulfill this requirement by selecting approved courses identified in the grid above. At least one course must be taken in each of the five areas of concentration: Cancer Biology and Genetics, Infectious Disease and Immunity, Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Neuroscience, and Organ Systems and Translational Medicine. Basic electives not taken to complete the "Basic Elective" requirement may be substituted for advanced electives to fulfill this requirement.
Non-Thesis Project Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8101 | Molecules to Cells | 6 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8102 | Experimental Design and Biostatistics | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8103 | Scientific Integrity and Bioethics | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8104 | Introduction to Laboratory Research I | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8201 | Organ Systems: Function, Dysfunction and Therapeutics | 4 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8202 | Scientific Communications | 1 |
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8203 | Introduction to Bioinformatic Tools and Applications | 1 |
| Student Seminar and Journal Club (2 terms) 2 | 2 | |
| Basic Elective | ||
| Select one from the following: | 2 | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8205 | Cell Structure & Function | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8206 | Molecular, Cellular and Systems Signal Transduction | |
µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8207 | Molecular Approaches to Research | |
| Advanced Electives 3 | 12 | |
| Research Course | ||
| µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý9995 | Master's Project (2 terms) 4 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
- 1
All students in the Biomedical Sciences program participate in a common first-year interdisciplinary experience that includes the core courses identified.
- 2
To complete this requirement, students select from µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8500 Cancer Biology and Genetics Student Seminar and Journal Club, µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8600 Infectious Disease and Immunity Student Seminar and Journal Club, µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8700 Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Student Seminar and Journal Club, µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8800 Neuroscience Student Seminar and Journal Club, or µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý8900 Organ Systems and Translational Medicine Student Seminar and Journal Club.
- 3
Students fulfill this requirement by selecting approved courses identified in the grid above. At least one course must be taken in each of the five areas of concentration: Cancer Biology and Genetics, Infectious Disease and Immunity, Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Neuroscience, and Organ Systems and Translational Medicine.
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This course is taken under the direction of a faculty mentor. All µþ²Ñ³§°äÌý9995 credits must be earned under the direction of the same faculty mentor.
Culminating Event:
Thesis:
For the Thesis Track, the thesis must be based on an original research project. It should demonstrate the student's familiarity with laboratory techniques related to the research project and the ability to evaluate critically the literature in the student’s chosen area. The student submits the thesis in complete form not less than 14 days prior to the date of the final examination. The thesis must have been read and approved by the thesis advisor prior to distribution. The student should confirm a time and date for the thesis defense with the Final Examination Committee.
The final examination consists of a defense of the student's thesis to demonstrate competence within the field of the thesis and closely related areas. The student's Advisory Committee votes to pass or fail the thesis and the defense at the conclusion of the presentation. If the student must make revisions, those changes must be approved as arranged by the Committee.
Note that the Non-Thesis Track has no culminating event except for successful completion of coursework. Students may elect to gain research experience within a laboratory.