Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2020 through summer 2021. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
BCHM 551 | Biochemistry | 4 |
BIOM 503 | Human Genetics | 3 |
BIOM 600 | Biomedical Ethics | 3 |
BIOM 610 | Human Neurology and Neuroanatomy | 3 |
BIOM 615 | Advanced Cell Biology | 4 |
BIOM 620 | Advanced Immunology | 3 |
BIOM 625 | Microbial Pathogenesis and Virology | 3 |
BIOM 630 | Principles of Pathology | 3 |
HLTH 501 | Biostatistics | 3 |
Choose five credit hours of Biomedical Sciences Elective 1 | 5 | |
Choose five credit hours of Biomedical Sciences Elective 2 | 5 | |
Total Hours | 39 |
1 | Choose between BIOM 513 Human Gross Anatomy (5 c.h.)3 or MSCI 510 Foundations of Medical Anatomy I (4 c.h.)4,6 and MSCI 512 Foundations of Medical Anatomy II (1-2 c.h.)5,6 |
2 | Choose between BIOM 515 Human Physiology (5 c.h.)3 or MSCI 520 Principles of Physiology I (4 c.h.)4,6 and MSCI 522 Principles of Physiology II (1 c.h.)5,6 |
3 | Offered in Resident format only |
4 | Offered in Online format only |
5 | Course offered as intensive |
6 | On a case-by-case basis approved by program director |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 39 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than B- may be applied to the degree
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date