Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Curriculum
The Biomedical Science program requires the completion of 30 semester credits, is more classroom intensive and does not require conducting original research.
Program Length
The length of the Biomedical Sciences program is approximately 10 months.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates from the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program will have the knowledge to:
- Understand and summarize articles on research topics from biomedical science journals.
- Have a basic knowledge of the role and use of biostatistics in biomedical research.
- Summarize how research is used to develop new therapies in medicine.
- Articulate interrelationships of diverse information and apply those relationships to current clinical situations.
- Be prepared to succeed in doctoral programs in the health professions and life sciences
Comprehensive Exam
Students are required to successfully pass a comprehensive examination after completing all required, non-elective courses. Students must pass the comprehensive exam to complete degree requirements in order to graduate.
Students may not reschedule comprehensive examinations. Students may retake the comprehensive exam once if they did not pass the first time.
Students who do not pass the comprehensive examination after their second attempt are dismissed from the program.