Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog & Student Handbook

Biomedical Sciences (MS)


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. 

Coursework


Students are required to take 30 credits, including 21 credits of required coursework and nine credits of approved elective coursework.