Biomedical Science - Master of Medical Science

The Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Biomedical Science degree is both a vocational and post-graduate studies entry level degree within the health sciences field. Program curriculum allows exploration into a deeper knowledge of core life sciences, while preparing graduates for a future in advanced medical education studies or a career within the healthcare-related biomedical science professions research. 

Program Requirements

General Studies Track: 32 credit hours 

Required Courses
CHM 740Topics in Organic and Biochemistry3
MMS 690General Medical Sciences Capstone3
PAS 601Introduction to the Healthcare Professions (Physician Associate)1
PAS 603Evidence Based Medicine and Clinical Research3
PAS 604Clinical Bioethics and Professional Conduct1
PAS 611Pharmacology2
PAS 612Introduction to the Human Body and Pathophysiology of Disease--Lecture4
PAS 623Immunology and Infectious Disease3-4
or MBI 515 Immunology Principles and Practice
12-credits will be accomplished through elective requirements. Required Subgroup Neuro (3-credits); Required Subgroup Molecular (3-Credits); Required Subgroup Public Health/Gerontology (3-credits); Required Subgroup 4 General Science (3-Credits)12
Total Credit Hours32-33

Leadership Studies Track: 47 credit hours 

Required Courses
FIN 625Managerial Finance3
ACC 611Accounting for Managers3
ISA 628Information Technology and Analytic's Role in the Enterprise1.5
MGT 610Strategic Human Capital Management1.5
MGT 627Supply Chain and Operations Management3
MKT 618Marketing Management3
MMS 690General Medical Sciences Capstone3
PAS 601Introduction to the Healthcare Professions (Physician Associate)1
PAS 603Evidence Based Medicine and Clinical Research3
PAS 604Clinical Bioethics and Professional Conduct1
PAS 611Pharmacology2
PAS 612Introduction to the Human Body and Pathophysiology of Disease--Lecture4
PAS 623Immunology and Infectious Disease3-4
or MBI 515 Immunology Principles and Practice
CHM 740Topics in Organic and Biochemistry3
12-credits will be accomplished through elective requirements. Required Subgroup Neuro (3-credits); Required Subgroup Molecular (3-Credits); Required Subgroup Public Health/Gerontology (3-credits); Required Subgroup 4 General Science (3-Credits)12
Total Credit Hours47-48

Elective Courses

Subgroup 1 - Neuro (3 CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM)
BIO 552Neuromodulation:Cells to Circuits3
BIO 554Endocrinology3
BIO 569Neurophysiology3
BIO 571Molecular Physiology3
PSY 551Cognitive Neuroscience3
PSY 556Advanced Biological Bases of Behavior3
Subgroup 2 - Molecular (3 CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM)
BIO 544Molecular Biology3
BIO 564Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology3
BIO 605Advanced Molecular Biology3
BIO 606Advanced Cell Biology3
MBI 595Bacterial Cellular and Developmental Biology3
CHM 740Topics in Organic and Biochemistry3
Subgroup 3 - Public Health/Gerontology (3 CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM)
KNH 541Environmental Public Health3
KNH 562Public Health Planning and Evaluation3
KNH 611Behavioral Approaches to Health Promotion and Education3
GTY 556Aging & Health3
GTY 579Research on Inequality in Aging & Health4
GTY 602Perspectives in Gerontology3
GTY 610Implementation Science: Linking Research to Practice3
GTY 641Organizations and the Aging Enterprise3
GTY 667Social Policy in an Aging Society3
Subgroup 4 - General Science (3 CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM)
BIO 549Biology of Cancer3
MBI 505Medical Bacteriology4
MBI 525Microbial Physiology4
MBI 564Human Viruses3
GTY 608Research Methods in the Social Sciences4
GTY 609Qualitative Research Methods3
CHM 532Fundamentals of Biochemistry4