Master of Arts: Biology
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- Students will be able to integrate fundamental concepts in anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology and physiology.
- Students will be able to apply basic biological sciences knowledge to clinical situations.
- Students will be able to create a professional and reflective professional school application.
- Students will develop strategies for conducting professional school interviews.
Admission Requirements
- BS or BA in Biology or Chemistry (preferred).
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- Minimum score on one of the following exams: MCAT (≥ 485), DAT (≥ 15), PCAT (≥ 24) or GRE (≥ 300).
Plan of Study
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
BIOLOGY 5511 | Professional Development | 1 |
BIOLOGY 5510 | Gross Anatomy for Nurse Anesthetists | 3 |
BIOLOGY 5510L | Gross Anatomy for Nurse Anesthetists | 1 |
BIOLOGY 5512 | Graduate Cell Biology | 3 |
or LS-CBB 5520 | Cell and Molecular Biology II | |
BIOLOGY 5515 | Biochemistry | 4 |
BIOLOGY 5539 | Mammalian Physiology | 4 |
BIOLOGY 5592 | Master of Arts Topics in Biology | 4 |
Elective Courses | 10 | |
Pathophysiology (Recommended) | ||
Human Genomic Epidemiology | ||
Neurobiology | ||
Master of Science Topics | ||
Graduate Biostatistics 1 | ||
Global Health: New and Emerging Infections Diseases | ||
From Bench to Bedside: Translational Research | ||
Graduate Histology | ||
Graduate Virology | ||
Graduate Developmental Biology | ||
Applied Biostatistics I | ||
Clinical Research Methodology | ||
Principles and Applications of Epidemiology | ||
Total Credits | 30 |