Academic Programs

Since awarding its first degrees in 2005, the College of Biosciences has continued to grow. Students currently have three program options to choose from, with more coming within the next few years.

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (One Year)
The master of science in biomedical sciences from KCUMB’s College of Biosciences prepares you for a career as a research scientist, ready to step into a biomedical laboratory or to pursue doctoral programs in medicine or the life sciences. The 12-month degree program includes coursework in the following disciplines: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Histology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Research Design and Ethics, and Research Instrumentation and Methodology as well as preparation of a research paper. The research paper will include a comprehensive literature review along with a detailed proposal for original research.

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Research)
The two-year master of science in biomedical sciences program is targeted for individuals who are interested in careers as research scientists. This program includes coursework in the following disciplines: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Research Design and Ethics, Research Instrumentation and Methodology, and Biostatistics and Epidemiology. Advanced, individualized tutorial classes that complement your original research project and interests are included, as is a requirement for completion of a thesis based on an original research project.

Master of Arts in Bioethics
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences is proud to offer the metropolitan area’s only graduate-level degree in bioethics, which explores moral values as they relate to research and the practice of medicine. KCUMB's master of arts in bioethics program is ideal for those who regularly encoun­ter ethical challenges in their work, including practicing physicians, nurses, lawyers, chaplains and other health professionals. The program provides students with a broad orientation to the interdisciplinary field of bioeth­ics, including philosophical and religious ethics, as well as contributions from the social sciences and medicine. It also prepares students to deal with critical ethical is­sues, such as stem cell research, genetic engineering, end-of-life care, health-care equity and public policy, the globalization of medicine, and the relationship between environmental quality and human health.