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The Master of Science Program in Biomedical Sciences

The 2 tracks in the Master of Science Program in Biomedical Sciences --Molecular Biology and Biochemistry--prepare graduates for such positions as managers of clinical laboratories, consultants, research associates, and research scientists in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or medical toxicology. Graduates of the program have been accepted into Ph.D. and professional doctoral programs.

Course of Study (Minimum of 40 credits required for conferral of degree)

Required Core Courses: (21-24 credits)
BI 550 - Topics in Biomedical Chemistry 3 credit hours
BI 555 - Bioanalytical Techniques 3 credit hours

MI 521 - Introduction to Immunology

 2 credit hours
GC 660 - Statistical Methods of Data Analysis
3 credit hours
BI 712 - Seminar 1 credit hour
BI 810,820,830 - Laboratory Clerkships 3-6 credit hours
BI 870,880,890 - Thesis Research 6 credit hours

Management (2 of the following; 6 credit hours)
GC 600 - Management Skills 3 credit hours
GC 610 - Strategic Management 3 credit hours
GC 620 - Fundamentals of Financial Management 3 credit hours
GC 525 - Information Management 3 credit hours
GC 605 - Performance Improvement 3 credit hours

Partial List of Recommended Electives (10-13 Credits)
Biochemistry Track -- Recommended electives:
PA 570 - Pathologic Aspects of Disease 3 credit hours
PR 630 - General Toxicology 3 credit hours
Molecular Biology Track - Recommended electives:
GC 680 - Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology 2 credit hours
BI 614 - Protein Structure and Function 2 credit hours
GC 535 - Introduction to Genomics and Bioinformatics 3 credit hours
GC 529 - Laboratory Animal Science 2 credit hours
GC 625 - Drug Development Issues 2 credit hours
GC 690 - Regulatory Issues in Scientific Research 2 credit hours
GC 720 - Scientific Writing 2 credit hours
GE 611 - Introduction to Molecular Genetics 3 credit hours
GE 652 - Molecular Basis of Cancer 2 credit hours
MI 580 - Epidemiology 2 credit hours
PR 625 - In vivo Pharmacology 3 credit hours
GC 526 - Presentation Skills 2 credit hours
GC 635 - Fundamentals of Clinical Research Management 2 credit hours
GC 510 - Database Design and Management 2 credit hours
GC 640 - Research Ethics 1 credit hour
GC 670 - Applied Regression Models 2 credit hours
PH 505 - Environmental and Occupational Toxicology 2 credit hours
PR 635 - Clinical Pharmacotoxicology 3 credit hours
PR 522 - General Pharmacology 3 credit hours
PR 530 - Fundamentals of Biosafety 2 credit hours

The program may be completed on a part-time basis over a period of two to four years. Students are able to hold full-time positions since the major portion of the course work is offered as late-afternoon or evening classes. Placement assistance is available through the Director's office.

Applications follow University guidelines. Refer to Admissions for further information.

Further information

Please contact Eleanor Gorman, Assistant Coordinator for Master's Programs in the Basic Sciences , at 215 503-5799, or e-mail to eleanor.gorman@jefferson.edu.

 



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