Master of Sciences in Biomedical Sciences
Non-Thesis Master’s Two year Program:
For student interested in advancing to Medical or Dental schools. The curriculum represents an intense program of study that provides a broad biomedical education at a level consistent with the first year of medical/dental school.
Over the past 25 years, our graduates have gained admission to allopathic, osteopathic, dental, and podiatric schools.
Program Outline
| Core Curriculum: |
| BMS 527,528, |
Biochemistry I, II; |
6 s.h |
| BMS 547 |
Neuroanatomy; |
4 s.h |
| BMS 550 |
Histology and Cell Biology; |
5 s.h |
| BMS 553 /HSA 530 |
Health Law and Ethics |
3 s.h |
| BMS 559 |
General Dentistry-Principles and Practices |
3 s.h* |
| BMS 590 |
Gross Anatomy ; OR |
6 s.h |
| BMS 591 |
Head and Neck Anatomy |
3 s.h* |
| BMS 595 |
Physiology |
6 s.h |
| * For students interested in a career in dentistry |
| Electives: See course description for available courses |
6 s.h |
| Total |
36 s.h |
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For full description of the program see the graduate catalogue.
Example course sequence for non-thesis 2 year program
| SEMESTER I (Fall/Spring) |
| BMS 527 Biochemistry I |
(3 sh) |
| BMS 550 Histology and Cell Biology |
(5 sh) |
| BMS 553 Health Law and Ethics |
(3 sh) |
| Total |
(11) |
| SEMESTER II (Fall/Spring) |
|
| BMS 528 Biochemistry II |
(3 sh) |
| BMS 547 Neuroanatomy |
(4 sh) |
| BMS 559, General Dentistry **; OR |
(3 sh) |
| Elective+ |
(3 sh) |
| Total |
(10) |
| SEMESTER III (Fall/Spring) |
|
| BMS 595 Physiology |
(6 sh) |
| Elective+; OR |
(3 sh) |
| BMS 590, 590L Gross Anatomy*; OR |
(6 sh) |
| BMS 591, Head & Neck Anatomy** |
(3 sh) |
| Total |
(9-12) |
| SEMESTER IV (Fall/Spring) |
|
| BMS 590, 590L Gross Anatomy*; OR |
(6 sh) |
| BMS 591, Head & Neck Anatomy** |
(3 sh) |
| Total |
(3-6) |
Comprehensive Qualifying Exam
Additional hours and the course sequence will be determined in consultation with an academic advisor. |
