General Degree Requirements

Ph.D. – 40 credits of course work with a grade point average of “B” or better. Successful completion of a Qualifying Examination. Original laboratory research culminating in a written Thesis acceptable to an advisory committee and the graduate school.

M.S. - 25 credits of course work with a grade point average of “B” or better. Original laboratory (5 credits) research culminating in a written Thesis acceptable to an advisory committee and the graduate school.

MBS - 30 credits of coursework and maintain a “B” average.

Required courses for Masters students include one of the following 3 options:

1. The Core Course in Biomedical Sciences – 8 credits over two semesters – Tues – Thurs. 4-6 PM.
(for those contemplating application to the Ph.D. program)

2. Molecular and Genetic Medicine – 7 credits, Fall semester w/ limited enrollment.
(for those contemplating application to the Medical or Osteopathic School)

3. Fundamentals in Biomedical Sciences – 6 credits over 2 semesters; one evening a week 6-9 PM.

4. Dental Physiology (Fall), Dental Biochemistry (Spring)
(for those contemplating application to the Dental School)

Students in the full-time program are also required to take a one credit seminar course and a 2 credit lab rotation. All other courses are electives.