Program Contact: Martine Mirrione 203-582-8117
This academic enhancement program provides an 11-month pathway for students to earn a master’s in biomedical sciences. The program is suited for students with a strong science background preparing for application to medical or dental schools. Coursework is focused on a comprehensive study of health and disease, which serves as the foundation of modern medical practices and healthcare research. Graduates gain the knowledge, skills and training to lead today’s rapidly changing healthcare industry. The Biomedical Sciences program at Quinnipiac is specially designed to meet the educational needs of students to complete their education toward a degree in medicine or PhD programs or employment in the research/development industry and diagnostic companies. The program provides the training that is necessary to stay current with today’s rapidly changing technology and to assume positions of greater responsibility. A laptop is required for all students enrolled in the MHS in Biomedical Sciences program.
MHS in Biomedical Sciences: One-Year Option
Program of Study
Students are required to complete the non-thesis option for this accelerated program, but can use open electives to participate in faculty-mentored student research.
Non-Thesis Option Requirements
The curriculum includes a minimum of 32 credits including 2 credits of comprehensive examination (BMS 670). Students are required to take the courses listed below. They have the ability to choose 10 credits of science elective courses or independent study based on personal interest.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Credits | |
| Summer II Start Date | ||
| BMS 527 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| BMS Science Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| BMS 502 | Research Methods | 4 |
| BMS 522 & 522L |
Immunology and Immunology Lab |
4 |
| BMS Science Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Take one of the following | 1 | |
| Professional Development in Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences I | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BMS 518 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BMS 556 | Seminar in Health Care Disparities | 1 |
| BMS 564 | Fundamentals of Oncology | 4 |
| BMS Science Elective(s) | 4 | |
| BMS 670 | Comp Exam/Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination in medical laboratory sciences (2 credits) is a requirement for the non-thesis option in the Biomedical Sciences program. The purpose of the exam is twofold. First, the student must demonstrate broad and specific knowledge expected of someone holding a master’s degree. Second, the student must be able to integrate knowledge obtained from individual courses into unified concepts which link the student’s own specialization to other fields of study. The student is given two opportunities to demonstrate competency. A written essay exam is administered by a designated faculty member. Students should schedule an appointment with the program director before registering for the comprehensive exam.
Graduate Science Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| BIO 515 | Advanced Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIO 568 | Molecular and Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO 571 | Molecular Genetics | 4 |
| BMS 508 | Advanced Biology of Aging | 3 |
| BMS 510 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| BMS 511 | Writing for Scientists | 3 |
| BMS 517 | Human Embryology | 3 |
| BMS 519 | Computational Biomedicine | 3 |
| BMS 520 | Neuropharmacology | 3 |
| BMS 521 | Advances in Hematology | 3 |
| BMS 525 | Vaccines and Vaccine Preventable Diseases | 3 |
| BMS 526 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| BMS 528 | Advanced Clinical Parasitology | 4 |
| BMS 532 | Histology and Lab | 4 |
| BMS 535 | Histochemistry and Lab | 3 |
| BMS 536 | Endocrinology | 3 |
| BMS 552 | Toxicology | 3 |
| BMS 561 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| BMS 562 | Blood Coagulation and Hemostasis | 3 |
| BMS 563 | Anemias | 3 |
| BMS 565 | Leukemia | 3 |
| BMS 569 | Antimicrobial Therapy | 3 |
| BMS 570 | Virology | 4 |
| BMS 571 | Human Anatomy & Dissection | 4 |
| BMS 572 | Pathogenic Microbiology | 4 |
| BMS 573 | Mycology | 3 |
| BMS 575 | Food Microbiology | 4 |
| BMS 576 | Drug Discovery and Development | 3 |
| BMS 577 | Critical Analysis and Reasoning In the Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| BMS 578 | Cellular Basis of Neurobiological Disorders | 3 |
| BMS 579 | Molecular Pathology | 3 |
| BMS 583 | Forensic Pathology | 3 |
| BMS 584 | Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| BMS 585 | Outbreak Control | 3 |
| BMS 591 | The New Genetics and Human Future | 3 |
| BMS 595 | Transplantation Immunology | 3 |
| BMS 597 | Biomedical Sciences Internship | 4 |
| BMS 598 | Synaptic Organization of the Brain | 3 |
| BMS 599 | Biomarkers | 3 |
| BMS 622 | MED Cross-Listed Selective | 3 |
| BMS 681 | Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences I | 1-4 |
| BMS 688 | Independent Study | 1-4 |
| BMS 689 | Independent Study | 1-4 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Scientific Knowledge: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of translational science in biomedical and microbiological topics.
- Translational Science: Critically analyze scientific literature and develop critical thinking skills necessary to implement evidence-based translational research.
- Effective Scientist: Engage in the scientific process including research ethics, experimental design and data collection and analysis.
- Responsible Citizen: Evaluate the social and ethical impact of scientific discoveries on medical practice.
Mission Statement
The mission of Quinnipiac University’s Master of Health Science in Biomedical Sciences program is to provide students with the cutting-edge skills they need to manage the more complex operations carried out today in hospitals and research facilities, as well as allowing students to develop their critical thinking skills and knowledge of the biomedical sciences, sought after by PhD programs and medical schools. The two specialties included in the program (biomedical sciences and microbiology) and the integration of courses from these individual specialties provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge to meet the education and technical needs of the biomedical profession in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics and medical research. Students are guided in the principles and methods of scientific research, and they gain knowledge of the latest advances in biomedical, biotechnological and laboratory sciences—all directly applicable to real-world work environments.
To be considered for admission into the biomedical sciences program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in the biological, medical or health sciences from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada.
- Scores for the tests of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if the applicant is from a non-English speaking country.
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00; however the most successful applicants have a GPA of 3.20 or higher.
- Completion of undergraduate prerequisite courses for application to most medical or dental schools.
- All undergraduate transcripts and a detailed autobiography indicating why the student would like admission into the program, as well as personal, professional and educational achievements.
- Two letters of reference detailing the applicant's academic and interpersonal strengths.
- Strong extracurricular portfolio.
Applications may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admissions. Applicants should refer to the graduate admission requirements found in this catalog. Applications to this program are accepted throughout the year. Incoming students will start the program in the summer II semester.