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 |
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 | 13 | |
Choose from the following three (3) areas: | ||
Neuroscience | ||
Required core: (10-15 units)
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Neuroscience GS | ||
Foundations in Neuroscience | ||
Neuroscience Methods | ||
Fundamentals of Electrophysiology | ||
History of Neuroscience | ||
Neuroinflammation: Neuron-Glia Interactions | ||
Neuropharmacology | ||
Psychobiological Foundations | ||
Electives: (5-6 units)
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Cortical Circuits | ||
Contemporary Neuroimaging | ||
Neurosciences Journal Club | ||
Systems biology | ||
Required core: (10-15 units)
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Data Management: Modeling and Development | ||
Introduction to Bioinformatics and Genomics | ||
or BCHM 515
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Introduction to Bioinformatics | |
Physiology and Molecular Genetics of Microbes | ||
Systems Biology – A Practical Approach | ||
Advanced Bioinformatics — Sequence and Genome Analysis | ||
Genomics and Bioinformatics: Tools | ||
Integration of Computational and Experimental Biology | ||
Electives: (7-12) 2
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Data Analytics and Decision Support | ||
Translational Research Training | ||
Basis of Medical Genetics | ||
Systems Biology Journal Club | ||
Bioengineering | ||
Required core: (10 units)
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Engineering Analysis of Physiological Systems | ||
Cellular and Molecular Engineering | ||
Orthopaedic Regenerative Engineering and Mechanobiology | ||
Electives: (10-18 units) 2
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Bioengineering Journal Club | ||
Bioengineering Fabrication | ||
Medical Imaging Physics | ||
Medical Image Analysis | ||
Radiation Detectors for Medical Applications | ||
Radiation Therapy Physics | ||
Degree completion options | 11 | |
Coursework track: | ||
Electives (Choose 11 units from available electives listed in above areas of specialization))
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Research track: | ||
Elective (0-2 units)
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Research (8 units) 2 | ||
Thesis (1-3 units) | ||
Total Units | 45 |
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Registration and attendance required every quarter in residence, but units do not count toward total required for graduation. |
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With instructor, mentor and program director approval, students may opt to take classes from another track or program to focus on a specific type of research topic (e.g., neuroscience, immunology, cancer). |
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.