M.S. in Biomedical Sciences
M.S. in Biomedical Sciences
The Biomedical Sciences Program at LSUHSC-NO provides students with an integrated curriculum and the opportunity to select a mentor and research project from a wide range of disciplines and faculty mentors within seven basic science programs. Students complete an integrated curriculum and a series of two research rotations in different labs during the Fall semester. In the second (Spring) semester of the program, students select a mentor and program where they will complete additional course requirements as required by their department and begin a research project. A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate course work and laboratory research with the publication of a thesis are required in this two-year program.
Basic Science Programs Participating in the M.S. in Biomedical Sciences Program:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology and Anatomy
- Genetics
- Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
- Physiology
Faculty in the following Centers of Excellence also serve as mentors for biomedical research training through curriculums in the programs listed above:
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center
- Cardiovascular Center
- Neurosciences Center
- Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center
The Biomedical Sciences Program Provides:
- A solid integrated foundation in molecular, cellular and systems biology
- Small class sizes and courses tailored to biomedical graduate students
- A broad selection of potential mentors
- Improved opportunities for collaborations, interactions and collegiality
Course Work
Required (15 hours):
INTER 111: Biochemistry
INTER 121: Cell and Molecular Biology- A
INTER 122: Cell and Molecular Biology- B
INTER 143: Experimental Design & Analysis
INTER 220: Ethics in Biomedical Sciences
INTER 200: Professionalism in Science I
INTER 240: Professionalism in Science II
INTER 260: Responsible Conduct of Research I
INTER 280: Responsible Conduct of Research II
Partial List of Common Electives:
INTER 125: Microbial Pathogenesis
INTER 131: Biological Systems - A
INTER 132: Biological Systems - B
INTER 141: Introduction to Genetics
INTER 142: Principles of Pharmacology I
Questions? Contact Us.
School of Graduate Studies
- gradschool@lsuhsc.edu
- (504)568-2211
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