The first year of the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program lays the foundation for further studies by helping students develop their scientific and professional skills.
Course names and sequences are different across our three campuses but all cover the same foundational concepts and subjects, such as:
The coursework is designed to prepare students to:
Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students may choose to pursue one of several second-year degree concentrations or elect to receive a Certificate of Graduate Study (CGS) in Biomedical Sciences. Students who meet academic success criteria may apply to the one-year accelerated master's program.
REQUEST PROGRAM INFORMATIONCourse descriptions are listed in the PCOM course catalog.
MS in Biomedical Sciences degree candidates must successfully complete foundation year coursework in order to progress to a second-year degree concentration. The following example course sequence is for students enrolled at PCOM. Course offerings and sequence are subject to change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Hours | |
| Fall | ||
| BIOM 503 | Human Anatomy | 6 |
| BIOM 504 | Histology | 4 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Winter | ||
| BIOM 501 | Molecular Basis of Medicine | 7 |
| BIOM 502 | The Infectious Process | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Spring | ||
| BIOM 505 | Neurosciences | 3 |
| BIOM 506 | Medical Pharmacology | 3 |
| BIOM 507 | Physiology | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 29 | |
MS in Biomedical Sciences degree candidates must successfully complete foundation year coursework in order to progress to a second-year degree concentration. The following example course sequence is for students enrolled at PCOM Georgia. Course offerings and sequence are subject to change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Hours | |
| BIOM 550G | Research Survey Seminar | 0 |
| BIOM 559G | Biostatistics | 2 |
| BIOM 562G | Biomedical Anatomy | 5 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BIOM 550G | Research Survey Seminar | 0 |
| BIOM 554G | Neuroscience | 3 |
| BIOM 558G | Biochemistry, Cell, & Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOM 549G | Scientific Communication Skills | 2 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| BIOM 553G | Basic Concepts Biomedical Model | 2 |
| BIOM 557G or BIOM 567G | Micro Anatomy and Embryology or Honors Micro Anatomy and Embryology | 4 |
| BIOM 563G | Biomedical Physiology | 5 |
| BIOM 618G | Epidemiology | 1 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 29 | |
MS in Biomedical Sciences degree candidates must successfully complete foundation year coursework in order to progress to a second-year degree concentration. The following example course sequence is for students enrolled at PCOM South Georgia. Course offerings and sequence are subject to change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Hours | |
| BIOM 500M | Medical Cell Biology and Biochemistry | 5 |
| BIOM 503M | Medical Microbiology and Immunology | 4 |
| BIOM 507M | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BIOM 504M | Ethics and Professionalism | 1 |
| BIOM 505M | Medical Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOM 506M | Medical Physiology | 4 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| BIOM 508M | Biomedical Anatomy Lab | 2 |
| BIOM 509M | Biostatistics | 3 |
| BIOM 510M | Neurophysiology | 3 |
| BIOM 511M | Journal Club | 1 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 29 | |
“I knew that some of the classes in the biomedical sciences program at PCOM Georgia mimicked those of the osteopathic medicine program, and I felt that they would prepare me well, not only in terms of the material, but in learning how to develop efficient study habits with a high course load.”
Hunter Vasquez, MS/Biomed ‘ 21
“The key factor in choosing the biomedical sciences program was that the curriculum revolved around integration into professional school. Looking back, attending the same lectures as first-year medical students was an immersive learning experience that has boosted my confidence and assured me of a smoother transition to medical school.”
Janai Groves, MS/Biomed ‘22
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