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 Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an area of study in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology curriculum consists of 49 credits and is designed to be completed in five semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMB970 Research 2
CGS765 Proteins: Dynamic Structures and Functions 1
CGS739 Navigating the Biomedical Landscape I 2
CGS744 Ethical Foundations in Biomedical Research: RCR for Graduate Trainees 1
CGS766 Genes: Inheritance & Expression 2
CGS767 Cells: Organization & Communication 2
CGS768 Techniques & Experimental Design 2
Semester Total 12
Year 1, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMB730 Seminar: Biochemistry Research & Methods 1
BMB766 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 2
BMB970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10
Year 1, Summer A, Trailer
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 A
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMB730 Seminar: Biochemistry Research & Methods 1
BMB766 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 2
BMB970 Research 5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Year 2, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMB730 Seminar: Biochemistry Research & Methods 1
BMB970 Research 7
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Curriculum Total 52

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an area of study in Biostatistics curriculum consists of 52 credits and is designed to be completed in five semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY700 Introduction to Clinical Biostatistics 3
BMTRY706 Theoretical Foundations in Statistics I 3
BMTRY736 Foundations of Epidemiology I 3
CGS739 Navigating the Biomedical Landscape I 2
CGS744 Ethical Foundations in Biomedical Research: RCR for Graduate Trainees 1
BMTRY776 Public Health Seminar 1
BMTRY970 Research 1
Semester Total 14
Year 1, Spring
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
BMTRY970 Research 1
Semester Total 12
Year 1, Summer A, Trailer
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 5
ELEC Elective 4
Semester Total 9
Year 2, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY784 Biostastical Methods III 3
BMTRY970 Research 6
Semester Total 9
Year 2, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 6.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 53

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an area of study in Cell & Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics curriculum consists of 49 credits and is designed to be completed in five semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A
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
CGS739 Navigating the Biomedical Landscape I 2
CGS744 Ethical Foundations in Biomedical Research: RCR for Graduate Trainees 1
PCOL970 Research 2
Semester Total 12
Year 1, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS790C Fundamentals of Cancer Biology 2
CGS790E Principles of Drug Discovery & Development 2
PCOL970 Research 3
ELEC Elective 2
Semester Total 9
Year 1, Summer A, Trailer
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
PCOL970 Research 9
Semester Total 10
Year 2, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
PCOL727 Provocative Topics in Pharmacology 2
PCOL970 Research 6
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Year 2, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
PCOL727 Provocative Topics in Pharmacology 2
PCOL970 Research 6
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Curriculum Total 52

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an area of study in Epidemiology curriculum consists of 51 credits and is designed to be completed in five semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY700 Introduction To Clinical Biostatistics 3
BMTRY736 Foundations in Epidemiology I 3
BMTRY970 Research 1
CGS739 Navigating the Biomedical Landscape I 2
CGS744 Ethical Foundations in Biomedical Research: RCR for Graduate Trainees 1
CGS776 Public Health Seminar 1
PHGEN706 Introduction to Public Health 2
Semester Total 13
Year 1, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY701 Biostatistics Methods II 4
BMTRY747 Foundations of Epidemiology II 3
BMTRY776 Public Health Seminar 1
BMTRY970 Research 1
ELEC Elective 3
Semester Total 12
Year 1, Summer A, Trailer
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 6
ELEC Elective 3
Semester Total 9
Year 2, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 3
ELEC Elective 3
ELEC Elective 3
Semester Total 9
Year 2, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
BMTRY970 Research 3
ELEC Elective 3
ELEC Elective 3
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 51

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an area of study in Experimental Pathology & Laboratory Medicine curriculum consists of 48 credits and is designed to be completed in five semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A
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
CGS739 Navigating the Biomedical Landscape I 2
CGS744 Ethical Foundations in Biomedical Research: RCR for Graduate Trainees 1
PATH970 Research 2
Semester Total 12
Year 1, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS790B Immunobiology 2
MBIM735 Advanced Immunobiology 2
PATH970 Research 3
ELEC Elective 2
Semester Total 9
Year 1, Summer A, Trailer
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
PATH970 Research 8
Semester Total 9
Year 2, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
PATH700 Seminar in Pathobiology 1
PATH970 Research 7
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Year 2, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
MBIM770 Seminar 1
PATH970 Research 7
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Curriculum Total 50

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an area of study in Microbiology & Immunology curriculum consists of 49 credits and is designed to be completed in five semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A
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
CGS739 Navigating the Biomedical Landscape I 2
CGS744 Ethical Foundations in Biomedical Research: RCR for Graduate Trainees 1
MBIM970 Research 2
Semester Total 12
Year 1, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS790B Immunobiology 2
MBIM970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Year 1, Summer A, Trailer
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
MBIM970 Research 6
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10
Year 2, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
MBIM735 Advanced Immunology: Molecular and Cellular Basis of Inflammation & Immunity 2
MBIM770 Seminar 1
MBIM970 Research 5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Year 2, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
MBIM856 Critical Lit Review in Inflammation & Immunity 1
MBIM970 Research 7
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Curriculum Total 51

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an area of study in Molecular & Cell Biology & Pathobiology curriculum consists of 49.5 credits and is designed to be completed in five semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS765 Proteins: Dynamic Structures and Functions 1
CGS766 Genes: Inheritance & Expression 2
CGS767 Cells: Organization & Communication 2
CGS739 Navigating the Biomedical Landscape I 2
CGS744 Ethical Foundations in Biomedical Research: RCR for Graduate Trainees 1
CGS768 Techniques & Experimental Design 2
MCBP970 Research 2
Semester Total 12
Year 1, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
MCBP724 Seminar in Molecular & Cell 2
MCBP970 Research 6
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Year 1, Summer A, Trailer
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
MCBP970 Research 7
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Year 2, Fall A
Course ID Course Title Credits
MCBP724 Seminar in Molecular & Cell 2
MCBP970 Research 6
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 10.5
Year 2, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
MCBP724 Seminar in Molecular & Cell 2
MCBP970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 51.5

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an area of study in Neuroscience curriculum consists of 50 credits and is designed to be completed in five semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A
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
CGS739 Navigating the Biomedical Landscape I 2
CGS744 Ethical Foundations in Biomedical Research: RCR for Graduate Trainees 1
NSCS970 Research 2
Semester Total 12
Year 1, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
NSCS730A Neuroscience A 2
NSCS730B Neuroscience B 2
NSCS730C Neuroscience C 2
NSCS970 Research 3
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 11.5
Year 1, Summer A, Trailer
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS762 Writing for Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 1
NSCS970 Research 8
Semester Total 9
Year 2, Fall A
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Course ID Course Title Credits
NSCS970 Research 6.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 11.5
Year 2, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
NSCS970 Research 6.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 52

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an area of study in Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology curriculum consists of 44 credits and is designed to be completed in five semesters. Below is the standard plan of study outlining the structured progression of coursework as you advance through the program.

Year 1, Fall A
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
CGS739 Navigating the Biomedical Landscape I 2
CGS744 Ethical Foundations in Biomedical Research: RCR for Graduate Trainees 2
RMCB970 Research 2
Semester Total 12
Year 1, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
CGS790F Human Genetics and Genomics 2
CGS825 Biological Big Data for Basic Scientists 1
RMCB970 Research 6
Semester Total 9
Year 1, Summer A, Trailer
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 A
Course ID Course Title Credits
MCBP753 Cell Biology and Cancer Journal Club 1
MCBP771 Seminar in Regenrative Medicine 1
RMCB970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Year 2, Spring
Course ID Course Title Credits
MCBP753 Cell Biology and Cancer Journal Club 1
MCBP771 Seminar in Regernative Medicine 1
RMCB970 Research 4.5
ELEC Elective 2.5
Semester Total 9
Curriculum Total 46