Program Overview

VMS - Comparative Biosciences, MS

for the degree of Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Science - Comparative Biosciences

Overview

The VMS - Comparative Biosciences, MS program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of comparative biosciences.

Degree Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Hours
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  • Student must select from one of the following courses with the advice of his/her dissertation committee:
    • MCB 450 | Introductory Biochemistry |
    • MCB 354 | Biochem & Phys Basis of Life (credits cannot be used towards degree) |
    • MCB 401 | Cellular Physiology |
    • MCB 402 | Sys & Integrative Physiology |
    • MCB 410 | Developmental Biology, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine |
    • MCB 480 | Eukaryotic Cell Signaling |
    • MCB 501 | Advanced Biochemistry |
  • Select one of the following:
    • PATH 524 | Biostatistics |
    • VCM 572 | Clinical Epidemiology |
    • CPSC 440 | Applied Statistical Methods I |
    • or approved equivalent |
  • CB 590 | Seminar | 1
  • CB 591 | Biosciences Seminar Series (may be repeated for up to 2 hours of credit) | 1
  • CB 592 | Special Problems (4 max applied toward degree) | 4
  • Electives | 5-11
  • CB 599 | Thesis Research (min/max applied toward degree) | 12
  • Total Hours | 32

Other Requirements

• Grad Other Degree Requirements Requirement | Description
  ---|---
  • Other requirements may overlap | Students may be required to take additional courses as recommended by Advisory Committees or Department Divisions
  • Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: | 8 (500 level)
  • Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12
  • Final Exam/Thesis Defense | Required
  • Thesis Deposit Required |
  • Minimum GPA: | 3.00

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of CB M.S. program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of statistics, biochemistry/physiology and achieve a GPA of 3.0 or greater
2. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the areas of his/her thesis research based upon their written thesis and oral communications
3. Perform experiments and statistical analyses, and interpret the results in the context of the research question
4. Communicate science and present research
5. Teach students in a laboratory or classroom setting (optional)

Graduate Degree Programs in Comparative Biosciences

• VMS - Comparative Biosciences, MS
• VMS - Comparative Biosciences, PhD
• Joint Degree Programs: Veterinary Medical Scholars Program
• DVM and VMS - Comparative Biosciences, PhD

Department of Comparative Biosciences

• Department Head: Uwe Rudolph
• Director of Graduate Studies: Megan Mahoney
• Assistant Director of Graduate Studies: Juanmahel Davila
• Comparative Biosciences website
• Comparative Biosciences faculty
• 3519 Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building, 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802

College of Veterinary Medicine

• Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine: Peter D. Constable

Admissions

• Comparative Biosciences Graduate Program
• Graduate College Admissions & Requirements

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