Program Overview

M.S. in Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences

The M.S. in Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences is a graduate program that offers a comprehensive education in the field of skin biology and dermatological sciences.

Program Overview

The program core requirements are delivered in four semesters over one academic year, consisting of 16 individual courses and 2 common courses. The courses are didactic lectures, with some including group activities.

Curriculum

The program curriculum includes the following courses:

• First Summer Semester
  • DER600: Cutaneous Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics (3 credits)
• Fall Semester
  • DER601: Introduction to Dermatology (1 credit)
  • DER603: Skin Biology and Pathophysiology (3 credits)
  • DER605: Skin Microbiology and Immunology (3 credits)
  • DER606: Dermato-epidemiology (2 credits)
  • DER631: Advances in Dermatology (1 credit)
  • DER641: Frontiers in Sciences (1 credit)
• Spring Semester
  • DER607: Dermatopharmacology (2 credits)
  • DER608: Photobiology and Photomedicine (1 credit)
  • DER609: Skin Carcinogenesis (2 credits)
  • DER610: Clinical Skin Diseases (2 credits)
  • DER613: Techniques in Skin Research (1 credit)
  • DER622: Introduction to Dermatopathology (1 credit)
  • DER632: Advances in Dermatology (1 credit)
  • DER642: Frontiers in Sciences (1 credit)
• Second Summer Semester
  • DER611: Visualizing the Skin (2 credits)
  • DER612: Grant Writing (1 credit)
  • DER614: Innovation in Dermatology (1 credit)
  • DER615: Dermatology Health Care Delivery (1 credit)
  • DER623: Techniques in Skin Research-II (1 credit)
  • DER633: Advances in Dermatology (1 credit)
  • DER643: Frontiers in Sciences (1 credit)

Program Details

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in skin biology and dermatological sciences, with a focus on didactic lectures and group activities. The program is delivered over four semesters, with 16 individual courses and 2 common courses. The program is fully accredited by the LCME.