Research Curriculum

Biomedical Sciences, MS

Biomedical Sciences, MS Research Curriculum For students interested in research, this program will help students develop knowledge and skills that prepare them for a position in research or in the biomedical industry. Students are required to take the following courses:

Required Courses

  • BMS 507 - Basic Research Methodology (3)
  • CLB 521 - Laboratory Safety - Principles & Practices (3)
  • BMS 527 - Biochem: Metabolic Pathways (3)
  • BMS 528 - Biochem: Molecular & Clin App (3)
  • BMS 553 - Health Law & Ethics (3)
  • CLB 671 - Lab Techniques & Instrumentation (Capstone) (3)
  • CLB 515 - Molecular Laboratory Diagnostics (3)
  • BMS 675 – Research (3)
  • BMS/CLB Electives* (9)

Total - 33

Elective Courses

*Elective Options: (Minimum of 9 Credits)

  • BMS 501 – Biostatistics (3)
  • BMS 510 – Pathophysiology (3)
  • BMS 511 - Forensic Pathology (3)
  • BMS 535 - Human Embryology (3)
  • BMS 537 - Molecular Genetics (3)
  • BMS 543 - Oral Pathology (3)
  • BMS 555 – Immunology (3)
  • BMS 550 - Histology and Cell Biology w/ Lab (4)
  • BMS 563 – Neuroscience (3)
  • BMS 590 - Gross Anatomy w/ Lab (6)
  • BMS 595 - Human Physiology w/ Lab (6)
  • BMS 600 – Pathology (4)
  • BMS 620 – Pharmacology (3)
  • BMS 623 - Medical Microbiology (3)
  • BMS 635 – Nutrition (3)
  • BMS 644 - Cancer Biology (3)
  • BMS 648 - Epidemiology (3)
  • BMS 665 - Advanced Study (1-3)
  • BMS 670 – Seminar (2)
  • CLB 545 - Micro-Technique (3)
  • CLB 603 - Advanced Histotechnology (3)
  • CLB 648 - Applied Biostatistics (3)

NOTE: Students on the research track complete a capstone project and are not required to sit for the comprehensive examination.

Research track students will take courses at both the main campus in Miami Shores and the Biomedical Sciences campus in Hollywood.

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