Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Plan B, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences Specialization

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Plan B) offers a non-thesis, coursework-intensive program focusing on anatomy, physiology, and neurobiology. Designed for students aiming for professional school or biomedical science careers, the program allows specialization in human anatomy, neurobiology, or animal anatomy and culminates in written comprehensive exams.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Plan B, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences Specialization is a one-year, non-thesis, coursework-intensive program. It focuses on upper-division and graduate-level coursework in gross anatomy, physiology, and neurobiology. The program can be completed in one year, culminating in written comprehensive exams.

Objectives:

• To provide increased academic strength to students who aspire to attend professional school.
• To serve students pursuing various careers in the biomedical sciences by providing them a solid biomedical foundation.

Program Description:

The program emphasizes a strong biomedical foundation applicable to various career paths. Students must choose one of the following options to focus their studies: human anatomy, neurobiology, or animal anatomy.

Assessment:

The program culminates in written comprehensive exams.

Careers:

The program prepares students for various careers in the biomedical sciences.

Other:

• The program was created to provide increased academic strength to students who aspire to attend professional school.
• Students must choose one of the following options to focus their studies: human anatomy, neurobiology, or animal anatomy.
• Visit the Department of Biomedical Sciences for more information.