M.S. Curriculum
Completion of the MS degree requires 33 graduate level credits and a research-based
thesis (23-28 credits in required courses, up to 6 credits in electives and 5-10 research
credits). The MS degree is typically completed in 3 semesters (1.5 years). An alternative
track involving a literature-based thesis is a second option (see ahead). In some
cases, we can offer a customized curriculum; please contact the Program Director to discuss this.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Course1st Year, Fall | Credits |
| CourseHBH 501 Principles of Pharmacology | Credits4 |
| CourseHBH 590 Seminar | Credits1 |
| CourseCHE 541 or MCB 520 Biochemistry | Credits3 |
| CourseHBH 545 Lab Methods | Credits1 |
| CourseHBH 599 Research | Credits3 |
| CourseTotal | Credits12 |
| Course1st Year, Spring | Credits |
| CourseHBH 502 Advanced Pharmacology | Credits4 |
| CourseHBH 590 Seminar | Credits1 |
| CourseHBH 656 Cell Biology | Credits4 |
| CourseGRD 500 Integrity in Science | Credits1 |
| CourseHBH 550 Statistics | Credits1 |
| CourseHBH 599 Research | Credits1 |
| CourseTotal | Credits12 |
| Course2nd Year, Fall | Credits |
| CourseHBH 590 Seminar | Credits1 |
| CourseElective | Credits2 |
| CourseHBH 599 Research | Credits6 |
| CourseTotal | Credits9 |
ELECTIVES - choose 1 to 6 credits in consultation with the Program Director
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CourseMCB 657 Principles of Development | Credits3 |
| CourseHBH 655 Neuropharmacology | Credits3 |
| CourseMCB 503 Molecular Genetics | Credits3 |
| CourseCOM/JRN 501, 503 Foundations in Science Communicatione* | Credits1 each |
| CourseHBH 506 Pharmacology Colloquium | Credits2 |
| CourseHBY 501 Physiology* | Credits
4 |
| CourseHPH 566 Clinical Trials | Credits
2 |
| CourseMCB 517 Biomembranes | Credits
1 |
| CourseHBM 522 Biology of Cancer | Credits2 |
| Course*These are recommended electives for students considering an MS to PhD transition | Credits |
Final Written Thesis
At the beginning of their final semester of the program, students will select two
faculty as Readers to evaluate their written thesis. Faculty Readers must be approved
by the Program Director.
LITERATURE-THESIS-OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Course1st Year, Fall | Credits |
| CourseHBH 501 Principles of Pharmacology | Credits4 |
| CourseHBH 590 Seminar | Credits1 |
| CourseMCB 520 Graduate Biochemistry | Credits3 |
| CourseHBH 545 Lab Methods | Credits1 |
| CourseHBH 599 Research | Credits3 |
| CourseTotal | Credits12 |
| Course1st Year, Spring | Credits |
| CourseHBH 502 Advanced Pharmacology | Credits4 |
| CourseHBH 590 Seminar | Credits1 |
| CourseHBH 656 Cell Biology | Credits4 |
| CourseGRD 500 Integrity in Science | Credits1 |
| CourseHBH 550 Statistics | Credits1 |
| CourseHBH 599 Research | Credits1 |
| CourseTotal | Credits12 |
| Course2nd Year, Fall | Credits |
| CourseHBH 590 Seminar | Credits1 |
| CourseElectives | Credits6-7 |
| CourseHBH 599 Research | Credits1-2 |
| CourseTotal | Credits9 |
The non-thesis option requires a total of 33 graduate level credits and a culminating literature review thesis that must be developed in consultation with the Program Director. Additional approved elective credits are also required, and must be chosen in consultation with the Program Director.