Curriculum

The curriculum for the Master of Science in Biomedical Science aligns with and fundamentally advances Charles R. Drew University's vision, mission, and values. Our program has specifically designed courses that addresses our mission by providing advanced scientific knowledge, research training, practice of ethically based research and values, and integrated coverage of global and urban health disparities and social justice.

Fall Semester

Course #

Course Title

Credit unit

MBS 500

Medical Biochemistry

3

MBS 520

Principles of Biomedical Informatics

2

MBS 530

Translational Research Methods I

3

MBS 540

Ethical Conduct in Medicine and Science

2

MBS 545

Advance Human Anatomy and Development

3

 

Credits

13

Spring Semester

Course #

Course Title

Credit unit

MBS 510

Physiological Basis of Health and Diseases

3

MBS 550

Medical Genetics and Epigenetics

3

MBS 560

Scientific Communication

2

MBS 570

Advances in Hematology and Immunology

3

MBS 590

Clinical Topics in Urban and Global Medicine

3

 

 

 

 

Credits

14

Summer Semester

Course #

Course Title

Credit unit

MBS 580

Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology

3

MBS 595

Graduate Seminar in Health Disparities & Social Justice

2

MBS 599

Research thesis

4

 

 

 

 

Credits

9

 

Total Credits:

36

Curriculum for Master of Public Health (MPH) Students to Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Students

Fall Semester

Course #

Course Title

Credit unit

MBS 500

Medical Biochemistry

3

MBS 520

Principles of Biomedical Informatics

2

MBS 545

Advance Human Anatomy and Development

3

 

Credits

8

Spring Semester

Course #

Course Title

Credit unit

MBS 510

Physiological Basis of Health and Diseases

3

MBS 550

Medical Genetics and Epigenetics

3

MBS 570

Advances in Hematology and Immunology

3

MBS 590

Clinical Topics in Urban and Global Medicine

3

 

 

 

 

Credits

12

 

Total Credits:

20