In addition to the required foundation courses in the basic sciences, you’ll choose electives from among courses offered by our 11 participating departments and programs.  Each semester, you’ll take our Biomedical Sciences Seminar, which will expose you to the research most relevant to your interests – both basic science and translational.

During the first fall semester, your required coursework will focus on genetics and your choice of biochemistry or cell biology, along with research ethics and journal club courses.  The remaining required core courses will be completed in your final fall semester.

Each semester, you’ll also complete our required seminar course, which allows you to select seminars of your choice each week and exposes you to current topics in both basic science research and translational medicine.

In your final semester, you’ll complete a capstone project and demonstrate the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired throughout our program.

We are enthusiastic about helping our students succeed. One of our experienced, supportive faculty members will guide you through your project, giving you insight about the value of faculty-student mentoring relationships.

After your first semester, you can choose from electives in a variety of biomedical sciences departments: