Biomedical Sciences

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

The MS in Biomedical Sciences (MS-BMS) program requires successful completion of at least 30 credit hours, typically completed in two semesters. To be eligible for graduation, students must earn at least a 2.8 GPA or 75% weighted numerical average on all coursework in the program.

The 33 credit hour plan of study outlined in the table below is recommended for those students with a goal to pursue dental or medical school following the completion of this degree program.

For students interested in additional study in a particular discipline, elective courses may be substituted or added to the plan below. Students should contact the program director for alternative study plans. For more detailed information about the program requirements and course options, consult the Graduate section in the current UMMC Bulletin.

The M.S. Biomedical Sciences program includes a standardized test preparation course. Students choose to take the DAT, GRE, or MCAT preparation course, and the cost of the course is included in tuition and fees.

Pre-dental and pre-medical plan of study:

Term	Course Number	Course Name	Credit hours	Class Schedule (Day)	Class Schedule (Time)
Fall	CMB 704	Fundamental Biochemistry	6	M/W/F	1-3PM
	ID 767	Fundamental Histology & Cell Biology	3	T/R	10AM-12PM
	PHYSIO 725	Fundamental Physiology	7	M/W/F	10AM-12PM
	ID 727	Professional Development for Biomedical Careers (Pass/Fail)	1	T	1-2PM
Spring	MICRO 741	Fundamental Microbiology & Immunology	6	M/W/F	1-3PM
	PHARM 726	Fundamental Pharmacology	6	M/W/F	10AM-12PM
	ID 768	Essential Anatomy	3	T/R	Lecture 10AM-12PM & Lab 2-hr per week
	ID 727	Professional Development for Biomedical Careers (Pass/Fail)	1	W	9AM

Academic Calendar

Mandatory Orientation for all new students will be on the third Tuesday and Wednesday of August during the week prior to the first day of classes. The fall term courses will begin on the last Monday in August each year. View the full academic calendar.

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