Biomedical Research Curriculum - Philadelphia
MS in Biomedical Sciences

2017-2018 Academic Year

SECOND YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE

Term 1 - (Summer)
BIOM 681	Research Proposal	*1 Credit*
BIOM 691	Biomedical Sciences Research I	*2 Credits*
TOTAL TERM CREDITS		3

Term 2 - (Fall)
BIOM 690	Research Methods	*1 Credit*
BIOM 691	Biomedical Sciences Research I	*5 Credits*
TOTAL TERM CREDITS		6

Term 3 - (Winter)
BIOM 682	Journal Club	*1 Credit*
BIOM 692	Biomedical Sciences Research II	*5 Credits*
TOTAL TERM CREDITS		6

Term 4 - (Spring)
BIOM 683	Manuscript Development	*1 Credit*
BIOM 693	Biomedical Sciences Research III	*5 Credits*
TOTAL TERM CREDITS		6

Term 5 - (Summer)
BIOM 685	Thesis Defense	*2 Credits*
BIOM 687	Thesis Status	*1 Credit*
TOTAL TERM CREDITS		3

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF SECOND YEAR		24
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF MS DEGREE		53
*Several alternative schedules are possible, such as starting in the Fall of the second year, or in the Spring of the first year of the program. See the course descriptions or consult the Registrar or Program Director for course prerequisites and additional details.