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

Required Courses
BIOLOGY 5511Professional Development1
BIOLOGY 5510Gross Anatomy for Nurse Anesthetists3
BIOLOGY 5510LGross Anatomy for Nurse Anesthetists1
BIOLOGY 5512Graduate Cell Biology3
or LS-CBB 5520 Cell and Molecular Biology II
BIOLOGY 5515Biochemistry4
BIOLOGY 5539Mammalian Physiology4
BIOLOGY 5592Master of Arts Topics in Biology4
Elective Courses10
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 Credits30