A minimum of 45 units is required for the M.S. degree, as detailed in the table below. Two options, a research track and a course work track, are available. Students must maintain a G.P.A. of at least 3.0. Students must adhere to all University and program policies as published in the Student Handbook, University CATALOG, or "Student Guide." Policies and requirements are subject to change.
| Basic science core | ||
| IBGS 501 | Biomedical Communication and Integrity | 2 |
| IBGS 502 | Biomedical Information and Statistics | 2 |
| IBGS 511 | Cellular Mechanisms and Integrated Systems I | 6 |
| IBGS 512 | Cellular Mechanisms and Integrated Systems II | 6 |
| IBGS 522 | Cellular Mechanisms and Integrated Systems II Journal Club | 2 |
| IBGS 523 | Cellular Mechanisms and Integrated Systems III Journal Club | 2 |
| Seminars (all required) | ||
| IBGS 604 | Introduction to Integrative Biology Presentation Seminar | 1 |
| IBGS 605 | Integrative Biology Presentation Seminar | 1 |
| IBGS 607 | Integrated Biomedical Graduate Studies Seminar 1 | 0 |
| Religion | ||
| REL_ ____ | Graduate-level religion course (RELE, RELR, or RELT) | 3 |
| Program specific courses | ||
| Choose from the following: | 9 | |
| Introductory Flow Cytometry 3 | ||
| Introduction to Bioinformatics and Genomics | ||
| Special Problems in Microbiology | ||
| Independent Study in Microbiology Literature | ||
| Degree completion options | 11 | |
| Coursework track: | ||
Electives (Choose 11 additional units from available electives listed below or from program-specific courses above) | ||
| Research track: | ||
Elective (3) | ||
| Research (5 units) | ||
| Thesis (1-3 units) | ||
| Total Units | 45 | |
| Available Electives | ||
| ANAT 507 | Stem Cell Biology and Medicine | 4 |
| BCHM 515 | Introduction to Bioinformatics | 2 |
| BCHM 544 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry | 2-4 |
| IBGS 525 | Translational Research Training | 2 |
| MICR 537 | Selected Topics in Molecular Biology 2, 3 | 1-3 |
| PHRM 584 | Drug Metabolism and Biochemical Pharmacology | 4 |
| 1 | Registration and attendance required every quarter in residence, but units do not count toward total required for graduation. |
| 2 | Must take at least 3 units of course work with a clear microbiology focus. |
| 3 | Must take at least 3 units with a clear immunology focus. |
Noncourse requirements
Course work track: a comprehensive written examination over the graduate course work in lieu of preparing a thesis.
Research track: pass an oral examination given by his/her graduate guidance committee after the thesis has been completed.
Normal time to complete the program
Two (2) years— based on full-time enrollment; part time permitted
Comparison
See the comparison of the M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs.