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Degree Requirements
M.S./Ph.D Degrees
During the first two years students take courses in areas
such as cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology,
genetics, immunology, biophysics, and neuroscience. In
addition, all students take the following courses:
BMS 601A Introduction to Biomedical Sciences,
BMS 601B Introduction to Biomedical Sciences,
BMS 590 Laboratory Rotations in Biomedical Science,
BMS 665 Current Literature in Biomedical Sciences (journal
club), and
BMS 670 Responsible Conduct of Scientific Research.
The laboratory rotations (BMS 590) are taken in the
first year by all students, regardless of their previous
laboratory experience. The aims of the laboratory rotations
are:
(1) to allow the student to interact with faculty from
varied disciplines
(2) to introduce the student to laboratory techniques
and principles
(3) to aid the student in selecting a mentor for their
graduate research.
Students do three rotations under different mentors
with at least one rotation in a field outside that of
the student's expected specialization.
In addition to formal course work, emphasis is placed
on informal instruction and interaction between students
and faculty in the laboratory, and active participation
in seminars, colloquia and journal clubs. It is expected
that a student in the Ph.D. program will select a track
by the end of the first year, and be admitted to candidacy
for the doctoral degree by the end of the third year.
MPH Degree
The program leading to the MPH degree require 45 to
51 credits, including 6-12 credits of internships, depending
on the student's prior experience in public health or
related fields. For students with a bachelor's degree
and no graduate education or experience in the field,
it is expected that at least two years of full time
study will be needed to complete the program.
*Degree requirements are determined at enrollment to
program.
pdf of the BMS
plan of study/classes required
*Note: The information on these pages should only
be used as a guideline. For more specific information
contact Caitlin
Reid, Assistant to the Chair.
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