Biomedical Research (Thesis) 
MS in Biomedical Sciences

Students who have earned the MS in Biomedical Sciences with the Biomedical Research (Thesis) Concentration have gone on to positions in:

• Medical technology/biotechnology
• Biomedical research and development
• Pharmaceuticals (technician, sales rep, etc.)
• Science teaching
• Scientific writing and editing
• PhD programs in science
• Public health/epidemiology
• Medical law and/or ethics

Upon completion of the research concentration, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced knowledge in their chosen area of biomedical sciences.
• apply advanced skills to access, synthesize and interpret medical literature.
• apply scientific method, data analysis, and empirical inquiry toward the implementation of a successful research project design including hypothesis generation, design of experiments, planning and executing the necessary methodologies and analyses, and completing a written and oral presentation that is worthy of publication and public presentation.
• demonstrate advanced understanding of multiple approaches to quantitation of results, to presenting the research in written and oral forms, and to conveying its significance in health related issues.
• apply their knowledge and skills in industry, teaching, or further graduate study.
• demonstrate effective use of computer technology in the biomedical sciences.

After completing foundation year coursework, students may progress to the second-year degree concentration.

• Foundation year curriculum
• Second-year curriculum Georgia
• Second-year curriculum Philadelphia

For more information, please contact:

PCOM GEORGIA
Richard White, PhD, FAHA
Chair, Department of Bio-Medical Sciences - PCOM Georgia
Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology
Email: richardwhit@pcom.edu

PCOM
Marcus Bell, PhD
Professor of Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology
Email: marcusbe@pcom.edu

Kevin Zajac
Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 215-871-6700
Email: kevinzaj@pcom.edu