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Mission
Biological Sciences, the study of life, is a wide-ranging and flexible subject involving studies of all living organisms. The Master of Biomedical Science prepares graduates with the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for advancement into a wide range of healthcare-related graduate programs, such as Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery), (Physician Assistant) PA, Nurse Practitioner (NP), and others.
Program Description
The Master of Biomedical Science is a nine (9)-course, thirty (30)-graduate-credit hour program that prepares graduates with the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for advancement into a wide range of healthcare-related graduate programs, such as D.O., D.D.S., PA, NP, and others. Students may complete the coursework for the M.B.S. program in two (2) academic years, taking one (1) course during each eight (8)-week term, or on an accelerated schedule by increasing the number of courses taken per term.
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPH 716 – Biostatistics | 3 |
| MBS 640 – Medical Ethics | 3 |
| MBS 650 – Applied Medical Biochemistry | 4 |
| MBS 660 – Gross Anatomy* | 4 |
| MBS 670 – Medical Physiology | 4 |
| MBS 680 – Advanced Cell Biology | 3 |
| MBS 750 – Biomedical Science in Practice | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 |
| Select two (2) of the following: | Credits |
|---|---|
| GPH 712 – Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| GPH 713 – Infectious Disease Epidemiology* | 3 |
| GPH 717 – Applied Epidemiology* | 3 |
| GPH 721 – Foundations of Maternal and Child Health | 3 |
| GPH 722 – Introduction to Environmental Health | 3 |
| GPH 724 – Intro to Occupational Health | 3 |
| GPH 737 – Pandemic Preparedness and Response | 3 |
| GPH 740 – Global Health | 3 |
| GPH 766 – OneHealth | 3 |
| MBS 656 – Applied Microbiology | 3 |
| MBS 675 – Advanced Genetics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 30 |
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*Prerequisite course(s) required.
Academic and Technical Standards
MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Students receiving a grade of F in any course will be immediately placed on academic probation. Any student who receives a grade of F in two (2) or more courses is dismissed from the program.
GRADUATION
Candidates must fulfill all program requirements and are required to earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to graduate. All students must file an Application to Graduate with the registrar’s office via U-Online. Please visit the Office of the Registrar website for complete instructions and the answers to frequently asked questions.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of the first week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean’s Office.
Course withdrawal policy
Add/Drop Period
A student may add or drop a course during the time frames published on the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Academic Calendar. Courses dropped during the add/drop period will not appear on a student’s official transcript.
Course Withdrawal Period
A student may withdraw from a course after the add/drop period has ended through the designated withdrawal deadline, which is approximately at the 60% point of the course's length. The withdrawal period for each semester and session is published on the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Academic Calendar.
Grade for the Course Withdrawal
A course withdrawal during the withdrawal period results in a grade of W, which will appear on a student’s official transcript. The grade of W is awarded only if a student has submitted a completed Course Withdrawal Form to the Registrar’s Office by the deadline. A W grade does not impact the term or cumulative GPA.
Consultation Before a Course Withdrawal
Before deciding to withdraw from a course, students must consult their Program/Academic Director and are encouraged to discuss the situation with the instructor.
International students must obtain the approval of the Office of Global Education, as withdrawals may affect visa status.
Students are strongly urged to consult with Student Financial Services, as course withdrawals may affect financial aid or Veterans benefits.
Course Withdrawal Process
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must submit a Course Withdrawal Form, signed by their Program/Academic Director and Office of Global Education (if applicable), to the Registrar’s Office before the Course Withdrawal deadline.
Ceasing to attend classes or notifying the instructor does not constitute an official withdrawal.
Late Withdrawal
Requests to withdraw from a course after the withdrawal period will only be considered in extreme circumstances. To request a late withdrawal, a student must consult with their Program/Academic Director and submit a completed Academic Petition stating the extenuating circumstances and a letter of support from an advisor, faculty member, or Program/Academic Director to the College’s Dean’s Office offering the course for consideration.
If approved, a W grade will appear on the transcript, not impacting the GPA calcul