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Foundation Year Biomedical Sciences Courses 
MS in Biomedical Sciences Degree

The first year of the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program lays the foundation for further studies by helping students develop their scientific and professional skills.

Course names and sequences are different across our three campuses but all cover the same foundational concepts and subjects, such as:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biology and genetics
  • Anatomy and physiology lectures
  • Anatomy lab
  • Neuroscience

The coursework is designed to prepare students to:

  • demonstrate an advanced understanding of important fundamental concepts of the biomedical sciences (i.e., structure and function of cells and organ systems, etc.).
  • communicate scientific information in written and oral forms.
  • apply information skills to access, synthesize and interpret medical literature.
  • utilize technology to acquire information and solve problems in health sciences.

Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students may choose to pursue one of several second-year degree concentrations or elect to receive a Certificate of Graduate Study (CGS) in Biomedical Sciences. Students who meet academic success criteria may apply to the one-year accelerated master's program.

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Course Sequence

MS in Biomedical Sciences degree candidates must successfully complete foundation year coursework in order to progress to a second-year degree concentration. Course sequences vary by location. Course descriptions are listed in the PCOM course catalog.

PCOM

Fall Term

Course Number Course Title
BIOM 501 Molecular Basis of Medicine
BIOM 508 Biostats
BIOM 509 Scientific Communication
BIOM 510 Medical Microbiology

Spring Term

Course Number Course Title
BIOM 503 + 513 Anatomy I/II
BIOM 504 Histology
BIOM 507 Physiology

PCOM Georgia

Fall Term

Course Number Course Title
BIOM 501 Molecular Basis of Medicine
BIOM 508 Biostats
BIOM 509 Scientific Communication
BIOM 510 Medical Microbiology

Spring Term

Course Number Course Title
BIOM 503 + 513 Anatomy I/II
BIOM 504 Histology
BIOM 507 Physiology

PCOM South Georgia

Fall Term

Course Number Course Title
BIOM 503 Anatomy I
BIOM 504 Histology
BIOM 506 Physiology
BIOM 509 Scientific Communication

Spring Term

Course Number Course Title
BIOM 501 Molecular Basis of Medicine
BIOM 508 Biostats
BIOM 510 Medical Microbiology
BIOM 513 Anatomy II

What Our Students Say

“I knew that some of the classes in the biomedical sciences program at PCOM Georgia mimicked those of the osteopathic medicine program, and I felt that they would prepare me well, not only in terms of the material, but in learning how to develop efficient study habits with a high course load.”

Hunter Vasquez, MS/Biomed ‘ 21

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“The key factor in choosing the biomedical sciences program was that the curriculum revolved around integration into professional school. Looking back, attending the same lectures as first-year medical students was an immersive learning experience that has boosted my confidence and assured me of a smoother transition to medical school.”

Janai Groves, MS/Biomed ‘22

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