Program Director: SuJean Choi, Ph.D.
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DEGREE OFFERED

Master of Science

Program Description

The 15-month master of science in biomedical sciences program provides graduates with extensive knowledge, skills and expertise to function in a variety of biomedical professions. Through career practicums, didactic biomedical course work, and a culminating scholarly project, students are well-positioned to directly enter biomedical workforce in industry, academia or governmental labs or to pursue further study in graduate or health professional programs. In addition, students have the option of developing an individual plan of study that includes multiple areas of biomedical sciences or they can select one of the two specialization tracks in either anatomical sciences or neuroscience.

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Explain fundamental principles in biomedical sciences and synthesize advanced knowledge within specific biomedical subjects.
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical approaches, problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, and critical evaluation of scientific literature used in biomedical sciences.
3. Demonstrate effective professional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
4. Demonstrate competency in career-enabling skill sets consistent with the student's interest of research or instructional techniques used in biomedical sciences.
5. Exhibit professionalism and interpersonal skills required of a professional biomedical scientist.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

A cumulative GPA of 2.500 (based on a 4.000 scale) is required through the first 9 attempted credits. Beyond 9 credits, a cumulative GPA of 3.000 is required. The Policies tab describes the criteria and procedures for academic warnings, probation, removal of probation and dismissal. The program strictly follows these policies and procedures.

Biomedical Sciences Master of Science

The master of science in biomedical sciences requires a minimum of 30 credit hours at the 5000-level or above, including at least 18 credit hours of BISC course work. The program of course work and project is determined in consultation with the student's adviser. Each student is advised to take courses that are properly related their academic background, prior experience and interests.

Specializations

Students have the option of completing a specialization as part of their degree program. The available specializations are 1) anatomical sciences and 2) neuroscience. Students not completing a specialization must have a plan of study approved by the director of graduate studies before completion of the fall term in the program.

Anatomical Sciences Specialization (4 courses/15 credits)

Neuroscience Specialization (4 courses/14 credits)

Elective Courses 

Suggested elective courses options are listed below. Other graduate-level courses within the BISC department or across the university may be taken with approval of the director of graduate studies.  

Professional Project 

In a project, students demonstrate familiarity with the tools of the research and scholarship in the major field, show thorough knowledge of the subject covered and reflect independent thought, critical insight and originality. The project must be acceptable to the department in style and composition. Formatting of the professional project is at the discretion of the BISC Department.  

An electronic copy of the professional project and the original Master's Thesis/Essay/Professional Project/Publication Approval form with appropriate signatures must be submitted to the Graduate School office on or before the deadlines listed in the Academic Calendar.

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