Biomedical Sciences

This course will discuss the gross morphological structures of the human body. Anatomical material is organized by regions; the course pursues the in-depth study of the Head, Upper Limb, and Lower Limb. In addition, an introduction musculoskeletal system and basic information about human development and relevant system development are provided. This course will prepare the student by laying a foundation of anatomical knowledge, which is central to a complete understanding of human physiology, and pathophysiology.

This course will discuss the gross morphological structures of the human body. Anatomical material is organized by regions; the course pursues the in-depth study of the Neck, Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum. In addition, an introduction to lymphatic and endocrine systems; and basic information about human development and relevant system development are provided. This course will prepare the student by laying a foundation of anatomical knowledge, which is central to a complete understanding of human physiology, and pathophysiology.

This course will provide a molecular description of biological structure and function. Molecular structure, metabolic pathways, and gene expression will receive major emphasis in this course. A thorough understanding of these topic will prepare students for other health science courses like physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, by laying the foundation for understanding homeostasis and disease processes. The goal of this course is to learn the core concepts of biochemistry that apply to human health and disease and to cite specific examples of their application.

This course examines the fundamentals of genetics, cell, and molecular biology. We will focus on eukaryotic cell biology and will cover topics such as membrane structure and composition, transport, and trafficking, the cytoskeleton and cell movement. We will also cover important cellular processes such as cell cycle regulation, signal transduction, apoptosis (programmed cell death), and cancer cell biology in addition to molecular genetics. Throughout the semester we will attempt to relate defects in these various cellular processes to human diseases to help gain a better understanding for what happens when cells don’t work as they should.

This course will emphasize the role of medical microbiology and immunology in health and disease. The immunology component will cover basic concepts of immune responses as they apply to combat infectious pathogens, autoimmunity, allergy, and transplantation. The microbiology component will include the basic properties of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and how microbes interact with multicellular organisms in both disease and non-disease settings. Emphasis is placed on mechanisms of pathogenesis, methods of control, mechanisms of resistance, and prevention of diseases caused by these organisms as well as the inter-relationship between micro-organisms and the immune system.

In this course, basic statistical concepts important to the practice of any biomedical field, and the role and scope of research that builds the basic skill of developing research designs, and methods and critically analyzing research findings will be introduced.  Students will learn basic descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, inferential statistical tests, and sample size/statistical power calculations. This course emphasizes the relationship between the literature review and the research study and the elements of a research proposal.  This course will also introduce students to the basic principles of Epidemiology.  

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the function, regulation, and integration of human body organ systems. Emphasis is placed on homeostatic maintenance in health as well as in disease processes. As the students become familiar with normal processes, they will be encouraged to apply the knowledge gained in the course in discussion of pathophysiological examples. This course will cover fundamental physiological concepts and provide essential knowledge to lay the foundations for pharmacology course later in the curriculum.

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the function, regulation, and integration of human body organ systems. Emphasis is placed on homeostatic maintenance in health as well as in disease processes. As the students become familiar with normal processes, they will be encouraged to apply the knowledge gained in the course in discussion of pathophysiological examples. This course will cover fundamental physiological concepts and provide essential knowledge to lay the foundations for pharmacology course later in the curriculum.

This course uses case studies to reinforce the concepts learned in biomedical science courses during the semester and applying those skill to solve clinical problems. The integrated learning is effective for promoting critical thinking, enhancing interest in curricular content, and improving student understanding of core concepts. This course also designed to improve communication and interviewing skills.

This course uses case studies to reinforce the concepts learned in biomedical science courses during the semester and applying those skill to solve clinical problems. The integrated learning is effective for promoting critical thinking, enhancing interest in curricular content, and improving student understanding of core concepts. This course also designed to improve communication and interviewing skills.

This course provides information on the principles of pharmacology and introduces students to the concept of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug targets, drug-receptor interactions, signal transduction, molecular basis of drug metabolism. The fundamental concepts of dose-response relationships, pharmacokinetic models, drug-receptor interaction, absorption, distribution, biotransformation and elimination are covered and will provide the students with the necessary background for understanding how drugs affect living tissues. This will be followed by an overview of drugs treating the major disease states. Drug design and the drug discovery and approval process will be discussed. The course focuses upon the principles of pharmacology and not on specific pharmacotherapeutics, although several drugs are used to illustrate general principles.

This year-long course spans the Fall and Spring semesters, aiming to comprehensively develop and assess students' skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, research design, and communication. Through a series of assessments and practical applications, students will enhance their abilities in these areas across the curriculum. 

Throughout the course, students will engage with clinical and ethics case studies, as well as journal articles, applying the knowledge and skills gained from other courses. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of critical thinking and problem-solving in analyzing these materials. 

Additionally, the course includes hands-on experience in literature review and the creation of a research or review article framework. Students will complete a review article and have an opportunity to present an abstract at a research symposium. This course offers a platform for students to refine their research and communication skills in a real-world context. 

This course introduces students to fundamental principles of biomedical and clinical ethics, codes of professional ethics in healthcare, multicultural issues, social determinates of health, and ethical aspects of autonomy and quality of life. Students will practice effective written and oral communication skills applicable with patients and other healthcare professionals.

This course is designed to help students develop their potential capacities through acquired skills that enhance logical reasoning and problem solving within an MCAT prep course. Students who are seeking admission in other health professions programs will be advised accordingly (DAT or other professional school standardized tests will be recommended). Directed readings allow detailed study of topics pertinent to MCAT Preparation that are not otherwise addressed in the MSBS curriculum. The student will be expected to work with an instructor to develop a reading list and to define course objectives. The MCAT preparatory sessions will be held and a Mock MCAT exam will be conducted periodically on-site (simulating the exam environment) during the fall semester.

This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of modern biomedical research with an emphasis on critical thinking, research design and application of techniques. This course provides students with laboratory safety and regulatory compliance procedures and policy training. Students are expected to gain exposure to fundamental lab techniques as well as recent breakthroughs in biomedical research through presentations by content experts, primary literature, and problem-based practice. The primary content areas covered will include general laboratory techniques and their applications in biomedical research. The course will serve as an important foundation in the biomedical sciences that will support students' thesis projects in their chosen field.

This course runs from the fall to spring semester. This course is designed to assist students in the completion of their research project and thesis. The faculty research mentor and student will work together to formulate a research question based on current biological knowledge and scientific literature. They will develop hypotheses to guide designing and conducting experiments to test the hypotheses. Under faculty supervision, the student will analyze the data and propose follow up experiments. The results and conclusions will be reported in a final thesis. Based upon the thesis proposal and thesis work completed and with the approval of the Thesis advisory committee, students should be prepared to complete their thesis writing and successfully defend their thesis.

In addition, the student will reflect on how the project activities and experiences have contributed to their personal growth as a scientist and their future career plans.