Biomedical Sciences, MS
Master's in Biomedical Sciences
Curriculum
Students in the Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Sciences degree program take required courses and elective courses in a specific area of interest. Students conduct original research under the guidance of a biomedical sciences’ graduate faculty advisor.
The M.S. program has a thesis option, non-thesis option or anatomy and vertebrate paleontology track option.
Thesis Option: Requires a minimum of 24 hours of course work and 6 hours of research and thesis. Students pursuing this option will conduct original research, culminating in a written thesis that is presented as a seminar and publicly defended.
Non-thesis Option: Requires a minimum of 30 hours of course work and two hours of research. Students pursuing this option will present a research project to their advisory committee. The non-thesis option does not require a public defense of the research project.
Anatomy & Vertebrae Paleontology Track: Train to teach human anatomy at the university, college or professional level, and gain experience in vertebrate paleontology research under the guidance of a biomedical sciences’ graduate faculty mentor. Thesis option only.
The following courses are required for all M.S. students in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program:
- BIOM 6922 Scientific Communication in the Biomedical Sciences
- BIOM 6622 Research Ethics and Survival Skills for the Biomedical Sciences
- BIOM 5003 Statistics in Biomedical Sciences
Research and Faculty
Faculty participating in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program have a diverse range of research interests spanning several academic disciplines including neuroscience, immunology, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, cellular biology and molecular biology.
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Admissions
Admissions to the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences is competitive and limited spots are available.
Admission requirements:
• Completed baccalaureate degree
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completed coursework in General Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics
International students for whom English is a second language are required to have earned a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (213 computer based or 79 Internet based).
Application opens March 1
Application deadline May 31
Cost & Assistance
Oklahoma resident and non-resident tuition rates are applicable to students in the School of Biomedical Sciences.