Master of Science Programs in Biomedical Sciences
Master of Science Program in Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Science
| Cell & Developmental Biology
| Microbiology
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Pharmacology
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For Further Info... Eleanor Gorman Assistant Coordinator for Master's Programs in the Basic Sciences & Graduate Center Programs (215) 503-5799 |
The two tracks in the Master of Science Program in Biomedical Sciences — Molecular Biology and Biochemistry — prepare graduates for such positions as managers of clinical laboratories, consultants, research associates, and research scientists in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or medical toxicology. Graduates of the program have been accepted into PhD and professional doctoral programs.
Course of Study
(Minimum of 40 credits required for conferral of degree)
| Required Core Courses: (21-24 credits) | |
| BI 550 - Topics in Biomedical Chemistry | 3 credit hours |
| BI 555 - Bioanalytical Techniques | 3 credit hours |
| MI 521 - Introduction to Immunology |
2 credit hours |
| GC 660 - Statistical Methods of Data Analysis |
3 credit hours |
| BI 712 - Seminar | 1 credit hour |
| BI 810,820,830 - Laboratory Clerkships | 3-6 credit hours |
| BI 870,880,890 - Thesis Research | 6 credit hours |
| Management (2 of the following; 6 credit hours) | |
| GC 600 - Management Skills | 3 credit hours |
| GC 610 - Strategic Management | 3 credit hours |
| GC 620 - Fundamentals of Financial Management | 3 credit hours |
| GC 525 - Information Management | 3 credit hours |
| GC 605 - Performance Improvement | 3 credit hours |
| Partial List of Recommended Electives (10-13 Credits) | |
| Biochemistry Track -- Recommended electives: | |
| PA 570 - Pathologic Aspects of Disease | 3 credit hours |
| PR 630 - General Toxicology | 3 credit hours |
| Molecular Biology Track - Recommended electives: | |
| GC 680 - Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology | 2 credit hours |
| BI 614 - Protein Structure and Function | 2 credit hours |
| GC 535 - Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics | 3 credit hours |
| GC 529 - Laboratory Animal Science | 2 credit hours |
| GC 625 - Drug Development Issues | 2 credit hours |
| GC 690 - Regulatory Issues in Scientific Research | 2 credit hours |
| GC 720 - Scientific Writing | 2 credit hours |
| GE 611 - Introduction to Molecular Genetics | 3 credit hours |
| GE 652 - Molecular Basis of Cancer | 2 credit hours |
| MI 580 - Epidemiology | 2 credit hours |
| PR 625 - In vivo Pharmacology | 3 credit hours |
| GC 526 - Presentation Skills | 2 credit hours |
| GC 635 - Fundamentals of Clinical Research Management | 2 credit hours |
| GC 510 - Database Design and Management | 3 credit hours |
| GC 640 - Research Ethics | 1 credit hour |
| GC 670 - Applied Regression Models | 2 credit hours |
| PH 505 - Environmental and Occupational Toxicology | 2 credit hours |
| PR 635 - Clinical Pharmacotoxicology | 3 credit hours |
| PR 522 - General Pharmacology | 3 credit hours |
| PR 530 - Fundamentals of Biosafety | 2 credit hours |
The program may be completed on a part-time basis over a period of two to four years. Students are able to hold full-time positions since the major portion of the course work is offered as late-afternoon or evening classes. Placement assistance is available through the Director's office.
Applications follow University guidelines. Refer to Admissions for further information.
