M.S. in Biomedical Sciences (Research)

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KCUMB offers a research program for the master of science in biomedical sciences degree, which is ideal for individuals who are interested in careers as research scientists.

This program includes coursework in the following disciplines, such as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, research design and ethics, research instrumentation and methodology, biostatistics, epidemiology and molecular biology

Advanced, individualized tutorial classes that complement your original research project and interests are included, as is a requirement that students complete a thesis based on an original research project.

Example Curriculum
Students in the research program will take an individualized curriculum based on their entering backgrounds and goals. This program takes approximately two years to complete. Example curriculum noted below:

Fall Semester (first year)
BIOS 503 Cell Biology and Histology (3)
BIOS 513 Biochemistry (3)
BIOS 505 Human Physiology I (3)
BIOS 515 Scientific Communications (1)
BIOS 580 Research Project (3)

Spring Semester (first year)
BIOS 508 Human Genetics (3)
BIOS 506 Human Physiology II (3)
BIOS 514 Molecular Biology (3)
BIOS 580 Research Project (3)

Summer Semester (first year)
BIOS 511 Advanced Research Ethics (1)
BIOS 520 Research Seminar I (1)
BIOS 580 Research Project (4)

Fall Semester (second year)
BIOS 512 Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(3)
BIOS 580 Research Project (9)

Spring Semester (second year)
BIOS XXX Bioscience Elective (3)
BIOS 521 Research Seminar II (1)
BIOS 580 Research Project (9)

Summer Semester (second year)
BIOS 522 Research Seminar III (1)
BIOS 590 Thesis Dissertation (6)

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