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. 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.