The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Plan B, Reproductive Technology Specialization is a one-year, non-thesis study of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), culminating in writing a scholarly paper based on a research project or reproductive topic and the completion of an internship. It provides students with in-depth laboratory training in in vitro embryo production based on a bovine model, including techniques such as in vitro fertilization, embryo and semen cryopreservation and vitrification, embryo biopsy and micromanipulation, and basic maintenance of an assisted reproduction laboratory and all associated equipment. The curriculum prepares students for careers in applied reproduction, especially careers in human or bovine embryology, as well as application to professional or graduate school.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin. Visit the Department of Biomedical Sciences for more information.
Effective Fall 2021
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BMS 521 | Comparative Reproductive Physiology | 3 |
| BMS 540 | Assisted Reproductive Technologies Lab I | 3 |
| BMS 541 | Assisted Reproductive Technologies Lab II | 3 |
| BMS 642 | Research Techniques for Gametes and Embryos | 1 |
| BMS 792C | Seminar: Reproductive Physiology | 1 |
| BMS 795E | Independent Study: Reproductive Physiology 1, 2 | 3-4 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Human and Animal Reproductive Biology | ||
| Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 4 | |
| Mammalian Physiology I | ||
| Mammalian Physiology II | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 1 | |
| Managing a Career in Science: Survival Skills for Coursework (M.S.) | ||
| Ethical Conduct of Research | ||
| Selected Courses | ||
| Select 6-8 credits from the following: (No more than 4 credits at the 300- or 400-level will count toward the master’s degree) 3 | 6-8 | |
| Bovine Reproduction Management | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Mammalian Physiology II | ||
| Mechanisms of Hormone Action | ||
| Metabolic Endocrinology | ||
| Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology | ||
| Human Heredity and Birth Defects | ||
| Science and Ethics | ||
| Managing Human-Wildlife Conflicts | ||
| Conservation and Management of Large Mammals | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I | ||
| Infertility and Genital Disease | ||
| Required Scholarly Paper 2 | ||
| Program Total Credits | 30 | |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.
- 1
Students must undertake an extensive laboratory project or internship working with oocyte culture IVF, embryo development, or cryopreservation.
- 2
Students must complete a scholarly paper detailing their extensive laboratory project or internship BMS 795E.
- 3
Select additional courses with advisor approval.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |