Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2019 through summer 2020. 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 BIOM 523 Human Gross Anatomy Lecture (4 c.h.)4 and BIOM 524 Human Anatomy Cadaver Lab (1-2 c.h.)5 |
| 2 | Choose between BIOM 515 Human Physiology (5 c.h.)3 or BIOM 525 Human Physiology Lecture (4 c.h.)4 and BIOM 526 Human Physiology Lab (1 c.h.)5 |
| 3 | Offered in Resident format only |
| 4 | Offered in Online format only |
| 5 | Course offered as intensive |
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