M.S. in Biomedical Sciences (One-Year)
KCUMB offers a one-year program for the master of science in biomedical sciences degree, which prepares you to pursue doctoral programs in healthcare fields, such as medicine.
The one-year degree program includes coursework in the following disciplines: anatomy, biochemistry, biostatistics and epidemiology, cell biology, genetics, histology, neuroscience, physiology, molecular biology, and research instrumentation and methodology as well as preparation of a research paper.
Standard Curriculum
Length of one-year program is approximately 11 months.
Fall Semester
BIOS 501 Human Anatomy I (3)
BIOS 503 Cell Biology and Histology (3)
BIOS 505 Human Physiology I (3)
BIOS 509 Introduction to Epidemiology (3)
BIOS 513 Biochemistry (3)
Spring Semester
BIOS 502 Human Anatomy II (3)
BIOS 506 Human Physiology II (3)
BIOS 507 Neuroscience (3)
BIOS 508 Human Genetics (3)
BIOS 510 Introduction to Research Methodology (2) BIOS 514 Molecular Biology (3)
Summer Semester
BIOS 571 Seminar/Mini-Thesis (3)
BIOS 570 Synthesis/Comprehensive Exam (3)
Important: This is meant to provide a brief overview of the curriculum. For complete course policies and requirements, see the College Catalog.
Prospective Students