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Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences MS Program

The Biomedical Sciences MS program is an interdisciplinary degree program administered by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies of the Brody School of Medicine. This research-oriented master of science (MS) prepares students for employment in the biomedical industry or provides research training and experience for students interested in more advanced study leading to the doctor of philosophy (PhD) or doctor of medicine (MD) degrees.

Program Overview

The program features both basic science and clinical faculty with a wide variety of research interests. It has a high faculty-to-student ratio, offers small class sizes, provides ample personal contact with faculty members, and has a strong core of grant-funded research programs. Faculty are a blend of senior and junior investigators.

Research Areas

Specific areas of research include:

• Arthritis
• Bacterial pathogenesis
• Bioenergetics
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease
• Cardiovascular-, pulmonary-, neuro-, and behavioral-pharmacology
• Cell motility
• Diabetes
• Drug discovery
• Growth and differentiation
• Immunology
• Neuroscience
• Physiology
• Regulation of gene expression
• Stem cells
• Toxicology
• Transportation
• Virology

Degree Pathways

The Biomedical Sciences, MS program has four degree pathways to obtain the degree:

1. Post-Bachelor's Pathway - 38 s.h.
   • Core courses: minimum 18 s.h.
     • BIOS 7021 - Biostatistics for Health Professionals I OR PHAR 7777 - Practical Problems in Biometry
     • BMSC 6113 - Introduction to Biomedical Research
     • BMSC 6121 - Seminar in Biomedical Science (must take 4 times)
     • BMSC 6133 - Biomedical Research
     • HUMS 7004 - Ethics and Research
     • And select one of the following courses:
       • ANAT 7202 - Molecular Cell Biology
       • BIOC 7301 - Biochemistry I
       • MCBI 7410 - Molecular Cell Biology
       • PHAR 7640 - Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System
       • PHLY 7701 - Graduate Physiology I
   • Electives: minimum of 14 s.h.
   • Thesis: maximum of 6 s.h.
     • BMSC 7000 - Thesis
2. Post-MD or Currently Enrolled in Medical School Pathway - 24 s.h.
   • Core courses: 17 s.h.
     • ANAT 7202 - Molecular Cell Biology OR MCBI 7410 - Molecular Cell Biology
     • BMSC 6113 - Introduction to Biomedical Research
     • BMSC 6121 - Seminar in Biomedical Science (must take twice)
     • BMSC 6133 - Biomedical Research
     • BMSC 6136 - Biomedical Research
   • Thesis: maximum of 6 s.h.
     • BMSC 7000 - Thesis
   • Electives: 1 s.h.
3. Neuroscience Pathway - 39 s.h.
   • Core courses: minimum of 18 s.h.
     • BIOS 7021 - Biostatistics for Health Professionals I OR PHAR 7777 - Practical Problems in Biometry
     • BMSC 6113 - Introduction to Biomedical Research
     • BMSC 6121 - Seminar in Biomedical Science (must take 4 times)
     • BMSC 6133 - Biomedical Research
     • HUMS 7004 - Ethics and Research
     • And select one of the following courses:
       • ANAT 7202 - Molecular Cell Biology
       • BIOC 7301 - Biochemistry I
       • MCBI 7410 - Molecular Cell Biology
       • PHAR 7609 - Introduction to Pharmacology
   • Specialty courses: 10 s.h.
     • PHAR 7640 - Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System
     • PHLY 7701 - Graduate Physiology I
     • PHLY 7703 - Graduate Neuroscience
   • Thesis: maximum of 6 s.h.
     • BMSC 7000 - Thesis (must be in the area of neuroscience)
   • Electives: 5 s.h.
4. Rural Medicine Pathway - 35 s.h.
   • Core courses: 5 s.h.
     • BIOS 7021 - Biostatistics for Health Professionals I
     • HUMS 7004 - Ethics and Research
   • Pathway specific courses: 26 s.h.
     • ANAT 7200 - Gross Anatomy and Embryology
     • FMED 6100 - Clinical Practice and Communication I
     • FMED 6200 - Clinical Correlations and Study Skills in Biomedical Sciences I
     • FMED 6300 - Clinical Practice and Communication II
     • FMED 6400 - Clinical Correlations and Study Skills in Biomedical Sciences II
     • MPH 6035 - Interdisciplinary Rural Health
     • PHLY 7701 - Graduate Physiology I
   • Electives: 4 s.h.

Admission Requirements

Each applicant must meet the admission requirements of the university and make satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The GRE is not required for applicants enrolled in medical school or with a MD. Each entering student should consult the program director prior to beginning coursework. Medical students require the permission of the dean of the Brody School of Medicine to enroll in the master's degree program.