Master of Science (MS) in Integrated Biomedical Sciences Curriculum

Program Objectives

Our Master of Science in Integrated Biomedical Sciences program introduces the scientific approach and provides opportunities to pursue a directed research project.

You will be prepared to perform advanced biomedical research at colleges and universities, government agencies, hospitals, non-profit agencies and industry.

Our integrated program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to biomedical education and research. You will work with faculty to generate new knowledge in biomedicine using sophisticated research methods and approaches.

You can choose research experiences and advisers from the many qualified faculty in RUSH’S academic and clinical departments.

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Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the following coursework to graduate: core courses, laboratory rotation and research area-specific courses. Students then transition to thesis research.

 

Course Curriculum

First year of study 

Core courses

  • GCC - 506 Biomedical Ethics (Credits: 1)
  • GCC - 516 Cell and Molecular Biology (Credits: 7)
  • GCC - 546 Principles of Biostatistics I (Credits: 2)
  • GCC - 548 Bioinformatics (Credits: 1)

Laboratory rotation

  • GCC - 530 Laboratory Rotations I (Credits: 1-9)

Research area-specific courses

For graduation, students will need to select one of the following introductory courses:

  • BMC - 500 Musculoskeletal Biology (Credits: 3)
  • GCC - 519 Intro to Neuroscience (Credits: 3)
  • GCC - 611 Cancer Biology I (Credits: 3)
  • IMM - 507 Basic Immunology I (Credits: 3)

Year 2: Research Experience 

Year two will be determined by the research. The student’s assessment at this time is related to the following learning outcomes: 

  • Acquisition of research skills, collection of data and data analysis, as well as interpretation of results related to research addressing original research question. 
  • Capable of independent critical thinking and writing, as well as proposing, performing and effectively presenting their research. 
  • Working collaboratively with other scientists, physicians and health care professionals, to provide and obtain feedback concerning the approach to research problems, data analysis and implications of research.

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