Curriculum
M.S. in the Biomedical Sciences:
Thesis option – 24 didactic and 17 research credits
Non-thesis option – 33 didactic and 8 research credits
| Thesis Option | Credits (Thesis) | Non-thesis Option | Credits (Non-thesis) | |
| Year 1 Fall Semester |
Foundation for Contemporary Biomedical Res 1 (BMS 793 A) Foundation for Contemporary Biomedical Res 2 (BMS 793 B) Cellular Methods (BMS 706) Scientific Integrity (BMS 700) Lab Experiences (BMS 791 A) |
4 4 1 1 2 |
Same Same Same Same Same |
4 4 1 1 2 |
| Year 1 Spring Semester |
Molecular Genetics (BMS 715) Program-specific Elective Journal Club Research (BMS 797) |
3 3 1 1 |
Same Same Same Elective course |
3 3 1 3 |
| Year 1 Summer Semester |
Research (BMS 797) | 3 | Same | 3 |
| Year 2 Fall Semester |
Elective Journal Club Research (BMS 797) |
3 1 3 |
Same Same Elective course Same |
3 1 3 1 |
| Year 2 Spring Semester |
Journal Club Research (BMS 797) |
1 7 |
Same Elective course Same |
1 3 1 |
| Year 2 Summer Semester |
Scientific Writing (BMS 720) Research (BMS 797) |
2 1 |
Same Same |
2 1 |
| Thesis | Yes | No, summary paper or review article | ||
| Didactic Credits | 24 | 33 | ||
| Research Credits | 17 | 8 |
