Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

The Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Sciences at MUSC offers rigorous, research-focused training across diverse fields including biochemistry, neuroscience, epidemiology, and regenerative medicine. Students learn from expert faculty and engage in advanced laboratory research that fosters innovation and collaboration. The program develops scientists with the knowledge and technical expertise to drive biomedical discovery, enhance health outcomes, and excel in careers across research, industry, and clinical science or in pursuit of advanced degrees.

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program is centered around nine areas of study that reflect the breadth of modern biomedical research.

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS765 Proteins: Dynamic Structures and Functions 1
CGS766 Genes: Inheritance & Expression 2
CGS767 Cells: Organization & Communication 2
CGS768 Techniques & Experimental Design 2
BMB970 Research 2
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMB730 Seminar: Biochemistry Research & Methods 1
BMB766 Provocative Topics: Biochemistry 2
CGS770 Principles, Practices & Professionalism 2
BMB970 Research 2.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
BMB970 Research 5.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMB607 Provocative Topics in Biochemistry 2
BMB730 Seminar: Biochemistry Research & Methods 1
BMB970 Research 3.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMB730 Seminar: Biochemistry Research & Methods 1
BMB970 Research 5.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 46

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY700 Introduction to Clinical Biostatistics 3
BMTRY706 Theoretical Foundations in Statistics I 3
BMTRY736 Foundations of Epidemiology I 3
BMTRY776 Public Health Seminar 1
BMTRY970 Research 1
Semester Total 11

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY701 Biostatistics Methods II 4
BMTRY707 Theorectical Foundations of Statistics II 3
BMTRY747 Foundations of Epidemiology II 3
BMTRY776 Public Health Seminar 1
CGS770 Principles, Practices, and Professionalism 2
BMTRY970 Research 1
Semester Total 14

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 5
ELEC Elective 4
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY784 Biostastical Methods III 3
BMTRY970 Research 6
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 6.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 52

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS765 Proteins: Dynamic Structures and Functions 1
CGS766 Genes: Inheritance & Expression 2
CGS767 Cells: Organization & Communication 2
CGS768 Techniques & Experimental Design 2
PCOL970 Research 2
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS770 Principles, Practices & Professionalism 2
CGS790C Fundamentals of Cancer Biology 2
CGS790E Principles of Drug Discovery & Development 2
PCOL970 Research 1
ELEC Elective 2
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
PCOL970 Research 8
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
PCOL727 Provocative Topics in Pharmacology 2
PCOL970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
PCOL727 Provocative Topics in Pharmacology 2
PCOL970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 45

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY700 Introduction To Clinical Biostatistics 3
BMTRY736 Foundations in Epidemiology I 3
CGS776 Public Health Seminar 1
PHGEN706 Introduction to Public Health 2
BMTRY970 Research 1
Semester Total 10

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY701 Biostatistics Methods II 4
BMTRY747 Foundations of Epidemiology II 3
BMTRY776 Public Health Seminar 1
BMTRY970 Research 1
CGS770 Principles, Practices, and Professionalism 2
ELEC Elective 3
Semester Total 14

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 6
ELEC Elective 3
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 3
ELEC Elective 3
ELEC Elective 3
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 3
ELEC Elective 3
ELEC Elective 3
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 51

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS765 Proteins: Dynamic Structures and Functions 1
CGS766 Genes: Inheritance & Expression 2
CGS767 Cells: Organization & Communication 2
CGS768 Techniques & Experimental Design 2
PATH970 Research 2
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS770 Principles, Practices & Professionalism 2
CGS790B Immunobiology 2
MBIM735 Advanced Immunobiology 2
PATH970 Research 1
ELEC Elective 2
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
PATH970 Research 8
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
PATH700 Seminar in Pathobiology 1
PATH970 Research 5.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
MBIM770 Seminar 1
PATH970 Research 5.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 45

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS765 Proteins: Dynamic Structures and Functions 1
CGS766 Genes: Inheritance & Expression 2
CGS767 Cells: Organization & Communication 2
MBIM970 Research 2
CGS768 Techniques & Experimental Design 2
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS770 Principles, Practices & Professionalism 2
CGS790B Immunobiology 2
MBIM970 Research 2.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
MBIM970 Research 5.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
MBIM735 Advanced Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Basis of Inflammation & Immunity 2
MBIM770 Seminar 1
MBIM970 Research 3.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
MBIM856 Critical Lit Review in Inflammation & Immunity 1
MBIM970 Research 5.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 45

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS765 Proteins: Dynamic Structures and Functions 1
CGS766 Genes: Inheritance & Expression 2
CGS767 Cells: Organization & Communication 2
CGS768 Techniques & Experimental Design 2
MCBP970 Research 2
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS770 Principles, Practices & Professionalism 2
MCBP724 Seminar in Molecular & Cell 2
MCBP970 Research 2.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
MCBP970 Research 5.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
MCBP724 Seminar in Molecular & Cell 2
MCBP970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
MCBP724 Seminar in Molecular & Cell 2
MCBP970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 45

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS765 Proteins: Dynamic Structures and Functions 1
CGS766 Genes: Inheritance & Expression 2
CGS767 Cells: Organization & Communication 2
CGS768 Techniques & Experimental Design 2
NSCS970 Research 2
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS770 Principles, Practices & Professionalism 2
NSCS730A Neuroscience A 2
NSCS730B Neuroscience B 2
NSCS730C Neuroscience C 2
NSCS970 Research 1
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 11.5

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
NSCS970 Research 8
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NSCS970 Research 6.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 11.5

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
NSCS970 Research 6.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 50

Year 1, Fall A (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS765 Proteins: Dynamic Structures and Functions 1
CGS766 Genes: Inheritance & Expression 2
CGS767 Cells: Organization & Communication 2
CGS768 Techniques & Experimental Design 2
RMCB970 Research 2
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS770 Principles, Practices & Professionalism 2
CGS790F Human Genetics and Genomics 2
CGS825 Biological Big Data for Basic Scientists 1
RMCB970 Research 4
Semester Total 9

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
RMCB970 Research 5.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall (8/18/25-12/19/25)

Course ID Course Title Credits
MCBP771 Seminar in Regenrative Medicine 1
MCBP753 Cell Biology and Cancer Journal Club 1
RMCB970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID Course Title Credits
MCBP771 Seminar in Regernative Medicine 1
MCBP753 Cell Biology and Cancer Journal Club 1
RMCB970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 44