The degree track leading to a Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Sciences may be completed in two or three years and is intended for those students who wish to extend their knowledge of the biomedical sciences. The degree program provides a strong base of biomedical content in the first year, followed by a concentration in the degree candidacy year(s).
The MS program may be pursued through either a non-thesis or thesis track, depending on the career objective of the applicant. In addition to a strong base of broad biomedical content in the first year, the degree program will provide the student with skills in scientific method, research design, methodology, writing and presentation. Graduates may apply their knowledge and skills in industry, teaching or further graduate or professional study.
All MS students apply and matriculate initially as biomedical science certificate students and complete the 29 credits of foundation courses as described in the certificate program. Application for master's degree candidacy can be made at any time after the first term of certificate year study.
Learning Objectives
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Upon completion of the MS in Biomedical Sciences program, the student will be able to: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the important fundamental concepts in the basic biomedical sciences. Utilize technology to acquire information and solve problems in health and biomedical sciences.
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Demonstrate proficiency in applying scientific knowledge in problem solving.
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Apply information skills to access, synthesize and interpret biomedical science literature.
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Utilize scientific method, hypothesis generation, literature search, approaches to quantitation of results and presentation of the research relevant to its significance to health care organization, biomedical science or forensic science.
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Communicate effectively and professionally with mentors and peers in written and oral presentation.
Master of science concentration tracks can be pursued in any one of four concentrations conducted at the Georgia or Philadelphia Campuses; degree candidates may choose a non-thesis concentration track in advanced studies in bioscience at the Georgia Campus or complete concentration tracks at the Philadelphia Campus in research (thesis), forensic biology or organizational leadership in the biosciences.
Advanced Studies in Bioscience Concentration (Non-Thesis)
Georgia Campus
The MS program non-thesis track is designed for those students seeking additional biomedical science education for a variety of career tracks. These could include careers in other health-related professions, teaching, science writing, or the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Students may also choose to complete the master of science (non-thesis) as additional preparation for professional school admission. The non-thesis curriculum is conducted at the Georgia Campus. Coursework in the non-thesis master's concentration includes graduate-level training.
Master of Science – Biomedical Research (Thesis) Concentration
Philadelphia Campus
Biomedical research track students receive closely-mentored hands-on instruction in the research lab setting and complete and defend an original research thesis. Biomedical research track students are based at the Philadelphia Campus or other research facility.
Forensic Biology Track
Philadelphia Campus Weekend Sessions and Online Instruction
Forensic biology track students receive practical instruction through coursework and an internship in a medical examiner's office. The Forensic biology track is a combination of online instruction and intensive weekend sessions at the Philadelphia Campus. Georgia students may remain based in Georgia and travel to the monthly weekend sessions in Philadelphia.
Organizational Leadership In the Biosciences Concentration
Philadelphia Campus
Students may choose to complete the MS in a concentration which focuses on the application of leadership and organizational skills in the bioscience fields. Instruction is conducted in the evening at the Philadelphia Campus and comprises 21 credits of organizational leadership concentration coursework.
Students interested in the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences should contact GA-PCOM's admissions coordinator at 1-866-282-4544, 1-678-225-7500 or email ga-admissions@pcom.edu
