Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Graduate students will demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the principles in physiology, histology, biochemistry, immunology, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and epidemiology and biostatistics.

By the time of graduation, students are expected to:

1. Discuss the normal structure and function of the human body at the whole body, organ system, organ, tissue, cellular and molecular levels.
2. Define the genetic and biochemical basis of cellular function.
3. Identify the fundamental concepts in biochemistry and immunology.
4. Define the mechanisms of human infection characteristic of bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.
5. Apply the basic principles of epidemiology and statistics.
6. Critically evaluate theory, research findings, and research applications.

Bachelor’s degree with minimum cumulative average 80/100, English proficiency (TOEFL 600 paper-based or 100 internet-based or IELTS 8.0)

Year I – 21 Credits

• BIOM 300: Medical Biochemistry – 6 credits

• BIOM 301: Quantitative Analysis and Biostatistics – 2 credits

• BIOM 302: Techniques of Scientific Communication – 2 credits

• BIOM 303: Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and Resistance – 3 credits

• BIOM 306: Advanced Biochemistry (Enzymology/Metabolism) – 3 credits

• BIOM 320: Advanced Medical Immunology – 3 credits

• BIOM 321: Medical Microbiology – 3 credits

• BIOM 324: Advanced Topics in Infection and Immunity – 3 credits

• BIOM 325: Techniques in Immunology – 1 credit

• BIOM 326: Clinical Microbiology and Infection – 6 credits

• BIOM 327: Infectious Diseases – 2 credits

• BIOM 330: Advanced Molecular Biology – 3 credits

• BIOM 331: Medical Genetics – 2 credits

• BIOM 332: Advanced Topics in Biochemistry – 3 credits

• BIOM 333: Techniques in Biochemistry – 1 credit

• BIOM 336: Advanced Topics in Genetics – 3 credits

• BIOM 337: Techniques in Genetics – 1 credit

• BIOM 338: Advanced Topics in Cell Biology – 3 credits

Note: Any course taken from the MEDI/MEDII curriculum counts as a graduate-level course.

Year II – 9 Credits

• BIOM 335: Research Tutorials in Biomedical Sciences – 3 credits

• BIOM 399: Thesis – 6 credits