The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Plan B, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences Specialization, is a one-year, non-thesis, coursework-intensive program, with an emphasis 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. It was created to provide increased academic strength to students who aspire to attend professional school; however, it also serves students pursuing various careers in the biomedical sciences by providing them a solid biomedical foundation which can be applied to many career paths. 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.
Effective Fall 2018
Human Anatomy Option1
Code | Title | Credits |
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BMS 500 | Mammalian Physiology I | 4 |
BMS 501 | Mammalian Physiology II | 4 |
BMS 545 | Neuroanatomy | 5 |
BMS 575 | Human Anatomy Dissection | 4 |
BMS 610A | Managing a Career in Science: Survival Skills for Coursework (M.S.) | 1 |
BMS 619 | Advanced Human Gross Anatomy | 2 |
Electives 2 | 12 | |
Program Total Credits: | 32 |
Neurobiology Option1
Code | Title | Credits |
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BMS 500 | Mammalian Physiology I | 4 |
BMS 503/NB 503 | Developmental Neurobiology | 3 |
BMS 505/NB 505 | Neuronal Circuits, Systems and Behavior | 3 |
BMS 545 | Neuroanatomy | 5 |
BMS 610A | Managing a Career in Science: Survival Skills for Coursework (M.S.) | 1 |
Electives 2 | 16 | |
Program Total Credits: | 32 |
Animal Anatomy Option1
Code | Title | Credits |
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BMS 500 | Mammalian Physiology I | 4 |
BMS 501 | Mammalian Physiology II | 4 |
BMS 531 | Domestic Animal Dissection | 3 |
BMS 545 | Neuroanatomy | 5 |
BMS 610A | Managing a Career in Science: Survival Skills for Coursework (M.S.) | 1 |
BMS 633 | Domestic Animal Anatomy-Case Discussions | 2 |
Electives 2 | 13 | |
Program Total Credits: | 32 |
Elective Courses2
Code | Title | Credits |
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BC 351 | Principles of Biochemistry | 4 |
BC 563 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
BC 565 | Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | 4 |
BMS 420 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 3 |
BMS 430 | Endocrinology | 3 |
BMS 631 | Mechanisms of Hormone Action | 2 |
BMS 632 | Metabolic Endocrinology | 2 |
BMS 640 | Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology | 4 |
BMS 684 | Supervised College Teaching | 1-18 |
A minimum of 32 credits are required to complete this program.
- 1
Comprehensive exam required
- 2
Select courses with approval of advisor and graduate committee.