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) | ||
| Neuroscience GS | ||
| Foundations in Neuroscience | ||
| Neuroscience Methods | ||
| Fundamentals of Electrophysiology | ||
| History of Neuroscience | ||
| Neuroinflammation: Neuron-Glia Interactions | ||
| Neuropharmacology | ||
| Psychobiological Foundations | ||
Electives: (5-6 units) | ||
| Cortical Circuits | ||
| Contemporary Neuroimaging | ||
| Neurosciences Journal Club | ||
| Systems biology | ||
Required core: (10-15 units) | ||
| Data Management: Modeling and Development | ||
| Introduction to Bioinformatics and Genomics | ||
or BCHM 515 | 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 | ||
| Data Analytics and Decision Support | ||
| Translational Research Training | ||
| Basis of Medical Genetics | ||
| Systems Biology Journal Club | ||
| Bioengineering | ||
Required core: (10 units) | ||
| Engineering Analysis of Physiological Systems | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Engineering | ||
| Orthopaedic Regenerative Engineering and Mechanobiology | ||
Electives: (10-18 units) 2 | ||
| 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)) | ||
| Research track: | ||
Elective (0-2 units) | ||
| Research (8 units) 2 | ||
| Thesis (1-3 units) | ||
| Total Units | 45 | |
| 1 | Registration and attendance required every quarter in residence, but units do not count toward total required for graduation. |
| 2 | 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.