Program Description
This program consists of a core basic science curriculum in cell and developmental biology, supplemented with elective courses suited to individual career interests in the basic sciences or in management. Students in our program receive training in theoretical, experimental and practical aspects of normal cell development as well as abnormal aspects of these processes, which may cause birth defects or disease.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
- Prepares its graduates for positions in research and development in academia, industry and government
- Graduates may be employed as basic research scientists in academic institutions and industrial positions, or may go on to further study in PhD and professional doctoral programs.
- Graduates of the program have been accepted into PhD and professional doctoral programs.
Curriculum: 1.5-4 years, 40 credits
- Full-Time and Part-Time options
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BI 550 | Topics-Medical Biochem | 3 |
| GC 660 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| CB 615 | Devel. Biol I-Embryology | 3 |
| CB 560 | Principles of Cell Biology | 3 |
| CB 635 | GeneEnv Intractns BirthDef&Dis | 2 |
| BI 870 | Research - MSBS | 1-6 |
| BI 880 | Master's Research-BI | 1-6 |
| BI 890 | Research - MSBS | 1-6 |
| Designated Electives | 15-17 | |
| Management Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Database Design & Mgmt | ||
| Information Systems Management | ||
| Managerial and Teamwork Skills | ||
| Performance Improvement | ||
| Strategic Management | ||
| ManagPharm DrugDevelopProjects | ||
| Fund of Fin Mgmt. | ||
| Biotechnology Venture Mgmt | ||
| Intro to Clin Trials Mgmt | ||
| PrinCarMgmt-DiverseBMCareers | ||
| Total Credits | 36-55 | |